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# Lewes Climate Hub

Putting climate action at the heart of our town

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- [Climate Cafe Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/climate-cafe-lewes-depot) - What is a Climate Café?Perhaps you have begun to worry about what is happening to our climate and what this might mean for you and your family and friends, also for other species.The focus of discussion in a Climate Café is participants’ immediate thoughts and feelings, rather than what we are doing (or not doing)
- [Compost Club: Soil and Soul](https://lewesclimatehub.org/compost-club-soil-and-soul) - Compost Club: Soil and Soul Monday 5 December, 7pm-9pmAs part of World Soil Day, Michael Kennard of Compost Club in Lewes (a new Lewes Climate Hub affiliate!) will give a free online presentation about his work, alongside Cat Train from Incredible Edible Neilston, for Glasgow Community Food Network, with a Q&A and discussion. It’s free
- [Meet the Warm Home Box](https://lewesclimatehub.org/meet-the-warm-home-box) - Meet the Warm Home Box As energy prices rise, lots of people want to know how they can keep their home cosy and draught-free – but without spending too much money. Now Lewes Climate Hub’s Warm Home Box is here to help, explains Ann LinkWhat is it?The Warm Home Box is a portable display case
- [Lewes Community Fridge](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-community-fridge) - Lewes Community FridgeIf you have a question or would like to donate produce, email lewescommunityfridge@gmail.comLewes Climate Hub is a proud partner of Community Fridge. The Community Fridge provides a place in the centre of town where anyone can share, receive and donate fresh produce to tackle the cost of living and reduce food waste.Run by
- [Lewes repair Cafe](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-repair-cafe-2) - Lewes Repair Cafe Lewes Repair Cafe is held every first Saturday of the month 2-5pm, Landport Community Hub, Landport Road, BN7 2SU.Need something fixed but not sure where to take it? The volunteers at Lewes Repair Cafe can mend anything from electrical appliances to broken zips, as well as bicycles, china, jewellery, shoes and boots
- [Climate Justice](https://lewesclimatehub.org/climate-justice) - Climate justice, human justiceLewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2LU, FREEA short season of art, talks and activities exploring who in the world is being hit hardest by climate change and what actions we can take to assure reparation to vulnerable communities and a fair transition to a low-carbon world.Thursday 14
- [River Mapping at the Hub: What you said](https://lewesclimatehub.org/river-mapping-at-the-hub-what-you-said) - River Mapping at the Hub: What you saidA big thank you to everyone who participated in activities throughout the Water season at Lewes Climate Hub – especially those who participated in the River Ouse community mapping. Natasha Padbury of Love Our Ouse reports on some of the findings.Love Our Ouse had a great turn-out for
- [Spotlight on….Cycle Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/spotlight-on-cycle-lewes) - We’ve been campaign for safer space for cycling and more investment in cycling infrastructure for over 10 years. We think it’s a pleasant way to make short journeys, it’s healthy, reduces emissions, improves air quality and congestion on our roads. It can be fun and very social – it’s easier to hop off your bike
- [Spotlight on... Wildflower Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/spotlight-on-wildflower-lewes) - Wildflower Lewes is proud to be affiliated with Lewes Climate Hub. It has become clear that there is a biodiversity crash amongst invertebrates, including the pollinators on which around 35% of our food depends. In part, this is caused by the loss of natural habitats that support invertebrates with food and a home, which in
- [Climate Clock](https://lewesclimatehub.org/climate-clock) - SIGN UP TO CREATE A CLOCK FOR YOUR CITY, SCHOOL, OR COMMUNITYThe Lifeline and Deadline on the Climate Clock tell us what we need to do, by when. There is still time to avert climate disaster, but only if we take bold, immediate action at the speed and scale necessary – beyond what politicians have
- [River and Water Health, Ouse Valley](https://lewesclimatehub.org/river-and-water-health-ouse-valley) - Our River and Water Health: The Ouse valley and Local Water SystemsA recording of the online talk, organised by Lewes Climate Hub. The river Ouse which flows through Lewes District down to the sea is the reason for all the settlements in the Ouse valley. It has a fine history and once teemed with life.
- [Make Votes Matter](https://lewesclimatehub.org/make-votes-matter) - It’s time for proportional representation. Make Votes Matter have an online petition you can join by clicking the link here www.makevotesmatter.org.uk/sign-petitionTo: UK ParliamentFrom: Make Votes MatterOur First Past the Post voting system has never looked so broken. Once again we have a government that most people didn’t vote for, with the Conservatives winning a majority
- [Switch your energy supply](https://lewesclimatehub.org/switch-your-energy-supply) - The latest climate report from the IPCC is clear – there’s no time to waste when it comes to the climate emergency. We must do everything we can to limit the damage.And yet, despite everything we know about the climate-wrecking impacts of coal, the UK government is still funneling money into fossil fuels. Like the
- [Lewes District Emergency Food Provision](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-district-emergency-food-provision) - Lewes District Emergency Food Provision Emergency food There are three emergency food providers in Lewes. They are all open on a Monday and use the same referral form and criteria. Local residents may only attend one of the Lewes foodbanks.Landport Foodbank, LewesRun by Landport Residents’ Association. Tenants Resource Centre, 2a Horsfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2TAInfo: Landport
- [Energy use and reduction](https://lewesclimatehub.org/energy-use-and-reduction) - Energy use & reduction A toolkit to introduce businessesand organisations to building energy measurement and reduction.View or download the toolkit by clicking the image or the link here
- [Compost Club our latest affiliate](https://lewesclimatehub.org/welcome-to-the-compost-club-as-our-latest-affiliate) - Welcome to the Compost Club as our latest affiliateWe delighted to welcome the Compost Club as the latest local group to become an affiliate of Lewes Climate Hub.Compost Club is a social enterprise company based in Lewes that’s on a mission to produce compost full of the biology needed to green our landscapes and produce
- [Retrofitting homes on the Nevill](https://lewesclimatehub.org/retrofitting-our-homes-on-the-nevill) - Retrofitting our homes on the Nevill Nevill 2030 is a group of residents in the Nevill estate in Lewes concerned about the climate emergency and loss of biodiversity. We share ideas for actions that we can take locally. We organise community events and activities to promote environmental awareness, sustainability and resilience in our neighbourhood, says
- [Planetary Boundaries: what Bruce Phillips told Lewes Climate Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/planetary-boundaries-what-bruce-phillips-told-lewes-climate-hub) - Planetary Boundaries: what Bruce Phillips told Lewes Climate Hub — and why it matters In a Zoom talk for Lewes Climate Hub on 12 February 2026, science communicator Bruce Phillips (Planetary Boundaries Science Lab, Potsdam Institute) set out a clear message: climate change is only one part of a much bigger story. The stability of our
- [What we do](https://lewesclimatehub.org/what-we-do) - What’s it all about?Lewes Climate Hub began life in 2020 as local groups Extinction Rebellion Lewes and Transition Town Lewes initially came together to explore the idea of creating a local ‘climate emergency centre’ – a concept that was gathering pace across the UK to provide central places in towns and cities for climate action.Our first
- [Lewes Climate Hub Annual Review 2025-26](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-climate-hub-annual-review-2025-26) - Powered By EmbedPress
- [Valuing Community Mapper Report](https://lewesclimatehub.org/valuing-community-mapper-report) - Valuing Community Mapper Report This ‘value intelligence report’ attempts to put a monetary value on the ‘invisible value’ of engaging communities and nature. It is not yet an exact science (still in beta version) but looks from a number of lenses to find outcomes that do have a measurable value to funders, local authorities and
- [Lewes Festival of Democracy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-festival-of-democracy) - Lewes Festival of DemocracySaturday 4 July, throughout LewesOn Saturday 4th July join the colourful parade through our historic streets to Lewes Castle for an afternoon celebrating liberty, justice and equality!This year marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. We’re celebrating Lewes’s connection to Thomas Paine, whose ideas helped shape democratic movements around
- [Talk: Defending the right to protest](https://lewesclimatehub.org/talk-defending-the-right-to-protest) - Talk: Defending the right to protestThursday 18 June, 7pm-9pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE – no need to bookNew 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
- [Paths into Nature – Maps & More](https://lewesclimatehub.org/paths-into-nature-maps-more) - Paths into NatureSaturday 6 June, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREEJoin us for a day celebrating the current (and potential future) green routes on our doorstep.Talk: Creating a Lewes to Uckfield GreenwaySaturday 6 June, 1.30pm-3pm, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREEThere has been talk for many years about transforming the disused Lewes
- [FILM: People’s Emergency Briefing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/film-peoples-emergency-briefing) - FILM: People’s Emergency Briefing Friday 10 July, 6pm-9pm, All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE. FREE – booking essentialLewes Town Council invites you to a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, followed by a facilitated discussion. The People’s Emergency Briefing is a film being hosted by communities across the country to explore and discuss
- [Lewes Repair, Reuse and recycle Network](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-repair-reuse-and-recycle-network) - See our 2026 directory below Every item repaired locally keeps money in the community, cuts landfill, saves the carbon embedded in manufacturing something new, and often connects you with a neighbour who knows how things work. Repair and MendABIGAIL’S DRAPERYClothes Mending, Clothes AlterationsLower Ground Floor, 23 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUhttps://abigailsdrapery.co.uk/abi@abigailsdrapery.co.ukABLE GROUPElectrical repairs, Boiler Repairs,
- [Lewes Cup Amnesty: Hand ‘em in and raise money for Lewes schools!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-cup-amnesty-hand-em-in-and-raise-money-for-lewes-schools) - Lewes Cup Amnesty: Hand ‘em in and raise money for Lewes schools! Throughout July – Lewes schools, Lewes Town Hall and Lewes Climate HubFor the month of July, everyone is invited to be part of a ‘Reusable Cup Amnesty’ – returning as many of the reusable cups used at Bonfire and other events so they can
- [Lewes Birth Collective](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-birth-collective) - Lewes Birth CollectiveMondays and Tuesdays, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUBoth prebooked and paid (Mon) and free informal drop-in (Tues) sessions for families during term time – and July sees some special talk & taster events and summer pop-ups.About the Lewes Birth CollectiveThe Lewes Birth Collective is an initiative set up by
- [A heartfelt thank-you from Landport Community Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/a-heartfelt-thank-you-from-landport-community-hub) - A heartfelt thank-you from Landport Community HubRuth O’Keeffe writes: “Thanks to all the help from far and wide with the crowdfunding and the grant this earned from Sport England, Landport Community Hub has a main hall with a ‘built from scratch’ sprung floor! So hopefully, the building becomes more eco-friendly to heat as well.All the
- [Plan to improve air quality across Lewes District approved](https://lewesclimatehub.org/plan-to-improve-air-quality-across-lewes-district-approved) - Plan to improve air quality across Lewes District approvedLewes District Council’s Air Quality Action Plan for the next five years has been approved by the Department for the Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra). It’s hoped this will mark a significant step forward in efforts to improve air quality across the district.The plan for 2026-2030 sets
- [The Mica-Scope: The Revolutionary Broccoli](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-mica-scope-the-revolutionary-broccoli) - The Mica-Scope: The Revolutionary BroccoliThis month I take on the ghost of Tom Paine in an imaginary debate that starts with buying broccoli on Cliffe High Street in Lewes. What I thought would be a straightforward defence of my favourite slogan, ‘vote with your wallet’, turns into something more complicated. And, I think, more interesting.
- [Report: Turning the River Ouse charter into practice](https://lewesclimatehub.org/report-turning-the-river-ouse-charter-into-practice) - Report: Turning the River Ouse charter into practice Love Our Ouse and partners have published the report to come out of its day-long symposium last October exploring how the pioneering River Ouse Charter can move from principle to practice in order to give the river its own legal rights, as Josh Levene of Love Our
- [Greenpeace Lewes urge MP to press for carbon emissions target](https://lewesclimatehub.org/greenpeace-lewes-urges-mp-to-press-for-carbon-emissions-target) - Greenpeace Lewes urge MP to press for carbon emissions targetGreenpeace Lewes have written to James MacCleary MP, about pressing for the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget (CB7), which sets national carbon emission targets for 2038-2042, to be finalised, and for the UK to show leadership on moving to net zero carbon emissions. Carbon budgets are five-year caps designed
- [Right on the Money: Why investing in nature is economically strategic](https://lewesclimatehub.org/right-on-the-money-why-investing-in-nature-is-economically-strategic) - Right on the Money: Why investing in nature is economically strategicIn our monthly column on green and sustainable financial planning, Zarya Moal, Research & Investment Analyst at Path Financial, explores how ‘nature finance’ seeks to recognise, measure and help fund the protection of our valuable natural assets – and how retail savers and investors can
- [Share your favourite Lewes tree](https://lewesclimatehub.org/share-your-favourite-lewes-tree) - Share your favourite Lewes treeDo you know Lewes is accredited as an Arboretum Town because of the care given to its treescape – one of only two in the UK? All trees are important for many reasons. Now, Lewes Urban Arboretum is looking to host a display of people’s favourite trees in Lewes in September
- [Meeting with James MacCleary MP at Lewes Climate Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/meeting-with-james-maccleary-mp-at-lewes-climate-hub-2) - Meeting with James MacCleary MP at Lewes Climate HubJames MacCleary, Member of Parliament for Lewes, joined us for another meeting to answer questions from local groups about climate and environmental action in late February. Climate Hub co-director Dinah Morgan reports on the topics raised, James’s responses and agreed actions and next steps. A few times
- [The Mica-Scope: A Town of Fixers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-mica-scope-a-town-of-fixers) - The Mica-Scope: A Town of FixersFrance pays you to fix things. Not in a fiddly-voucher, fill-in-three-forms way. You take your broken washing machine to an accredited repairer and €50 comes off the bill at the counter. Your shoes: €25. Your coat: €25. What would that mean for a town like Lewes that already punches well
- [Introducing ‘The Mica-Scope’: Lewes up close](https://lewesclimatehub.org/introducing-the-mica-scope-lewes-up-close) - Introducing ‘The Mica-Scope’: Lewes up close The Mica-Scope is a new column looking at the big shifts in climate, business, and politics through the eyes of Mica Janiv, a sustainability expert who calls Lewes home. Every month, she’ll explore what those shifts mean for the choices we make: what we buy, where we shop, who
- [Refugee Week with Lewes Refugee Support Group](https://lewesclimatehub.org/refugee-week-with-lewes-refugee-support-group) - Refugee Week with Lewes Refugee Support GroupMonday 15 – Sunday 21 JuneLewes Refugee Support Group is running a variety of events to mark Refugee Week, the theme of which is ‘Courage’. Illustrator Quentin Blake has depicted nine Simple Acts to stand with refugees and make connections in our communities, the first of which is ‘Having a
- [Lewes Tree Festival 2026 - Celebrating our Arboretum Town!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-tree-festival-2026-celebrating-our-arboretum-town) - Lewes Tree Festival 2026 – Celebrating our Arboretum Town! Saturday 13 – Sunday 21 June, venues and locations across Lewes, FREEThis June, the Lewes Urban Arboretum team will be inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the wonderful trees throughout Lewes that have made it one of only two towns in the country to have ‘Arboretum
- [Join the Love Our Ouse team](https://lewesclimatehub.org/join-the-love-our-ouse-team) - Join the Love Our Ouse teamLove Our Ouse has become internationally known for its pioneering work to make the River Ouse the first river in the UK to have its own legal charter of rights. Now it’s looking for some talented people to fill three essential positions to help support and further its work.TreasurerThe Treasurer
- [Lewes Refugee Support Group](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-refugee-support-group) - Lewes Refugee Support GroupSaturday 18 April, 11am-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREECome and learn about the work of Lewes Refugee Support Group to support the cause of people seeking sanctuary through raising awareness, campaigning and responding to local need.On Saturday 18 April, Lewes Refugee Support Group will be taking over the Climate
- [Greenpeace Lewes – What’s happening in April and beyond](https://lewesclimatehub.org/greenpeace-lewes-whats-happening-in-april-and-beyond) - Greenpeace Lewes – What’s happening in April and beyondA round-up of campaigns and events taking place locally or nationally that you can get involved in with Greenpeace Lewes, as Debbie Annells reports. Power to the people!The Great Gas Rip Off campaign started by Greenpeace nationally last Autumn is yielding results. The government has lowered the energy
- [People’s Emergency Briefing: What happens next?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/peoples-emergency-briefing-what-happens-next) - People’s Emergency Briefing: What happens next?Huge thanks to everyone who came along to the sold-out screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing film which opened the Climate Action! Festival at Depot Cinema in April. So what happens next to keep momentum and action going?Drawing on the National Emergency Briefing held for 1,200 MPs and leaders in
- [NatureLinks sessions for 14-25 year olds](https://lewesclimatehub.org/naturelinks-sessions-for-14-25-year-olds-2) - NatureLinks sessions for 14-25 year oldsVarious dates – all at Railway Land Nature Reserve, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG (meet at Linklater Pavilion), FREE for 14-25 year oldsJoin Naturelinks at the Railway Land Nature Reserve this month for some fantastic sessions for 14 to 25-year-olds to build nature-based skills, help with conservation on the reserve,
- [A Month of Nature Recovery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/a-month-of-nature-recovery) - A Month of Nature Recovery Saturday 9 May- Saturday 30 May, 11am-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUVisit 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! Saturday 9 May: Celebrating SwiftsLewes is officially a
- [Help Laughton Greenwood celebrate its 10th birthday](https://lewesclimatehub.org/help-laughton-greenwood-celebrate-its-10th-birthday) - Help Laughton Greenwood celebrate its 10th birthdayLaughton Greenwood, the lovely community wood outside Lewes, is 10 years old in August. Can you lead a short informal activity on its birthday celebration day (Sunday 2 August, 10am-4pm) to add to the festivities?If you can do a session like outdoor yoga, sound bathing, crafts, a scavenge hunt,
- [Right on the Money: What is impact investing and how do you do it?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/right-on-the-money-what-is-impact-investing-and-how-do-you-do-it) - Right On The Money: What Is Impact Investing And How Do You Do It?In his regular green financial-planning column, Tony Fuller of Path Financial looks at the rise of impact investing – investment strategies and portfolios designed to generate a measurable positive impact for people or planet as well as a financial return.For many people
- [Having your say on the Local Plan (and why it matters)](https://lewesclimatehub.org/having-your-say-on-the-local-plan-and-why-it-matters) - Having Your Say On The Local Plan (And Why It Matters)The South Downs National Park’s latest and final consultation on its Local Plan finishes on Thursday 23 June. Lewes-based planning expert Andrew Simpson explains why it matters for the future of Lewes and how to have your say.The National Park’s final consultation on its Local
- [Sussex Retold: Sounds, Sites, Stories](https://lewesclimatehub.org/sussex-retold-sounds-sites-stories) - Sussex Retold: Sounds, Sites, StoriesFriday 19 June, 9am-6.45pm, Fulton Building, University of Sussex, Falmer, BN1 9RH. Ticket prices and booking here. A one-day symposium investigating Sussex’s traditional arts, crafts, cultures and music. Discover with artists, story-tellers, scholars, land-workers and policy-makers how diverse heritages and land, culture and water connect through walks, workshops, dancing, music and
- [NatureLinks sessions for 14-25 year olds](https://lewesclimatehub.org/naturelinks-sessions-for-14-25-year-olds-3) - NatureLinks sessions for 14-25 year oldsVarious dates – all at Railway Land Nature Reserve, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG (meet at Linklater Pavilion), FREE for 14-25 year oldsJoin NatureLinks at the Railway Land Nature Reserve this month for some fantastic sessions for 14 to 25-year-olds. Join a Story-telling for Nature workshop with Fleur Shorthouse (pictured),
- [Climate Cafe Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/climate-cafe-lewes) - What is a Climate Café?Perhaps you have begun to worry about what is happening to our climate and what this might mean for you and your family and friends, also for other species.The focus of discussion in a Climate Café is participants’ immediate thoughts and feelings, rather than what we are doing (or not doing)
- [Repair Share Eco Fair](https://lewesclimatehub.org/repair-share-eco-fair) - Repair Share Eco FairSaturday 20 June, 10.30am-3pm, Lewes Town Hall (Corn Exchange), Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 2QS, FREECome and celebrate the joys of repairing and sharing with a whole day at Lewes Town hall dedicated to skills and tips for mending, reusing and reducing waste and cost – as Tony Rowell of Lewes Repair Café
- [Defending Democracy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/defending-democracy) - ESCC elections: What do the candidates say on climate and nature? Lewes Division Ringmer & Lewes Bridge 
- [City Nature Challenge Walk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/city-nature-challenge-walk-2) - City Nature Challenge WalkSaturday 25 April, 10.30am-12.30pm, Landport Bottom Nature Reserve (meet at junction of The Gallops with Nevill Road at 10.30am)Join Jan Knowlson from the South Downs National Park and others to take part in the annual Global City Nature Challenge to record as much nature as possible over one weekend at the end
- [Other ‘People’s Emergency Briefing’ screenings locally](https://lewesclimatehub.org/other-peoples-emergency-briefing-screenings-locally) - Other ‘People’s Emergency Briefing’ screenings locallyThe People’s Emergency Briefing aims to help create a societal tipping point towards the urgent action on climate and nature that’s now required, by enabling communities across the country to host screenings and invite their MPs and other policymakers to come and discuss the issues addressed.If you can’t make the
- [Lewes Home Retrofit Guide](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-home-retrofit-guide) - Lewes Home Retrofit GuideThis guide aims to provide householders with advice on how to make their homes more energy efficient, comfortable, and cheaper to heat. It sets out the principles which underpin best practice in retrofit, and explains how to limit draughts, install insulation to different building elements, control ventilation and minimise the risk of
- [Say what peace means in your everyday life](https://lewesclimatehub.org/say-what-peace-means-in-your-everyday-life) - Survey: What does peace mean in everyday life?On behalf of the Lewes Active Peace Group and Lewes Climate Hub, Diversity Resource International (DRI) is inviting people across Sussex to take part in this short survey about what peace means in everyday life.In the context of recent events across the country and in our region, we
- [We opened a Rewilding Visitor Centre - and it really was wild!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/we-opened-a-rewilding-visitor-centre-and-it-really-was-wild) - We opened a Rewilding Visitor Centre – and it really was wild!For one evening only in March, the People’s Park for Nature opened a pop-up Rewilding Visitors Centre in Newhaven to explore what a hub dedicated to local nature restoration could be like. Dylan Walker reports on what happened next – and how to help
- [Why climate cafés are needed now more than ever](https://lewesclimatehub.org/why-climate-cafes-are-needed-now-more-than-ever) - Why climate cafés are needed now more than everAs a new season of monthly Climate Cafés commence in Lewes, co-facilitator and member of the Climate Psychology Alliance Guy Gladstone considers why a safe place to explore and share our thoughts, feelings and concerns about climate change is now so critical.“Anything strange?” This was how Tommy
- [Climate Cafes at the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/climate-cafes-at-the-hub) - The next dates for Climate Cafés at Lewes Climate Hub:Starting at 6.30pm finish at 8pmLewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUWed 8 April 2026 – 6.30pm-8pmWed 13 May 2026 – 6.30-8pmWed 10 June 2026 – 6.30-8pmWed 8 July 2026 – 6.30-8pmWed 12 August – 6.30-8pm
- [Lewes Planning Group](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewesplanninggroup) - Lewes Planning Group Lewes Planning Group is a community group set up to help ensure that future development In Lewes properly reflects the needs, wants and concerns of the town. Its primary focus is the creation of a town-wide Lewes Masterplan to be incorporated into a set of special planning policies for Lewes within the legally-binding South
- [Making Piddinghoe safer for all](https://lewesclimatehub.org/making-piddinghoe-safer-for-all) - Make Piddinghoe Safer for All: A community proposalResidents of the local village of Piddinghoe are pushing for a 30mph speed limit through the village’s ‘pinch point’ on the busy C7 Road and to pave a verge to improve safety and accessibility for walkers, horse riders and cyclists. They’re asking for everyone’s support, as Piddinghoe Climate
- [Planetary Boundaries season: What did we learn?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/planetary-boundaries-season-what-did-we-learn) - Planetary Boundaries season: What did we learn?Scott Donaldson brought the idea of holding a Planetary Boundaries season to Lewes Climate Hub. He reflects on what it told us about the health of our planet and the actions the world needs to take now.Plus, view the presentations, films and displays from the season on the Hub’s
- [Sustainable Farming Incentive excludes small growers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/sustainable-farming-incentive-excludes-small-growers) - Sustainable Farming Incentive excludes small growersCommunity Supported Agriculture UK (CSA UK) has voiced its disappointment that the Government’s 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive excludes direct funding for farmers and growers operating on fewer than three hectares of land.For small farms, already struggling in a hostile business environment, this announcement is a death knell when it could
- [Right on the Money: Low risk ways to finance climate action](https://lewesclimatehub.org/right-on-the-money-low-risk-ways-to-finance-climate-action) - Right on the Money: Low risk ways to finance climate actionWhen we think about using money to tackle the climate crisis, our minds often jump to investments. For example, divesting from fossil fuels, investing in renewable energy, or backing community projects.But some of the biggest flows of capital are low-risk investments or cash and increasingly,
- [Meeting with James MacCleary MP at Lewes Climate Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/meeting-with-james-maccleary-mp-at-lewes-climate-hub) - Meeting with James MacCleary MP at Lewes Climate HubJames MacCleary, Member of Parliament for Lewes, joined us for another meeting to answer questions from local groups about climate and environmental action in late February. Read about the topics raised, James’s responses and agreed next steps. Present: Representatives of Greenpeace, Lewes Climate Hub, East Dean Climate
- [Welcome to our new partner groups](https://lewesclimatehub.org/welcome-to-our-new-partner-groups-2) - Welcome to our new partner groupsWe are delighted to welcome Pells Pool, Britain’s oldest continuously operating public swimming pool, and the Lewes Birth Collective, which offers holistic support throughout pregnancy, birth, postnatal and early parenting years, as partner groups to Lewes Climate Hub. Check out all our partner groups here.Pells PoolPells Pool is Britain’s oldest
- [Date for Diary: The Future Electric Home](https://lewesclimatehub.org/date-for-diary-the-future-electric-home) - Date for Diary: The Future Electric Home Thursday 16 April, 7pm-9pm, upstairs at The Elephant & Castle, White Hill, Lewes BN7 2DJ, FREE.Is the future house already here? Come and find out with community energy company OVESCO. Walk through what an all-electric home can look like, from heat pumps and solar panels to batteries and
- [Planetary Boundaries – Talks, presentations and more](https://lewesclimatehub.org/planetary-boundaries-talks-presentations-and-more) - Planetary Boundaries – Talks, presentations and moreIn February 2026, Lewes Climate Hub hosted a season of talks and discussion about the Planetary Boundaries – the biophysical limits the Earth needs to operate within to provide a stable environment for humanity and other life.Explore the talks, displays and discussions that came out of this season below.
- [Right on the money: What's in your pension?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/right-on-the-money-whats-in-your-pension) - Right on the Money: What’s in your Pension?For many people, a pension is one of the biggest financial assets they’ll ever have. So how do you ensure it invests in the things you’d want it to? In his monthly column on green and ethical saving and investing, chartered financial planner Tony Fuller of Path Financial
- [University launches Rights of Trees toolkit](https://lewesclimatehub.org/university-launches-rights-of-trees-toolkit) - University launches Rights of Trees toolkitHuge congratulations to our neighbours at University of Sussex Environmental Justice Law Clinic for launching their Rights of Trees, Woodlands and Forests Toolkit – an innovative new informational resource developed as part of the growing global Rights of Nature movement, writes Natasha Padbury of Love Our Ouse. The toolkit has been designed to
- [Equinox Community Day at the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/equinox-community-day-at-the-hub) - Equinox Day at the HubSaturday 21 March, 1pm-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREECome and celebrate the Spring Equinox – a time traditionally to commune with nature and to show our affection for all living things. We’re celebrating with live music from the young musicians of Lewes’ Starfish Studios and poetry with
- [Join the Together Alliance Demonstration](https://lewesclimatehub.org/join-the-together-alliance-demonstration) - Join the Together Alliance Demonstration – for Love, Hope and Unity!Saturday 28 March, 12 noon, central London – start point to be announced.A coalition of local groups is joining forces for the ‘Together Alliance’ Demonstration against the Far Right on 28 March in central London. The past 18 months have seen a frightening rise in
- [Together Alliance Demonstration – for Love, Hope and Unity!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/together-alliance-demonstration-for-love-hope-and-unity) - SAVE THE DATE: Together Alliance Demonstration – for Love, Hope and Unity!Saturday 28 March, central London (times and locations tbc)A coalition of local groups is joining forces for the ‘Together Alliance’ demonstration against the Far Right next month. The past 18 months have seen a frightening rise in racism and the Far Right in the
- [National Emergency Briefing: The Westminster Presentations](https://lewesclimatehub.org/national-emergency-briefing-the-westminster-presentations) - National Emergency Briefing: The Westminster PresentationsSaturday 7 March, 12.30-3pm, FREELewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LUAt a landmark event in Westminster last November, 10 of the UK’s leading scientists, economists and national security advisers briefed an invited audience of over 1,200 politicians and leaders on the implications of the climate and nature crisis for
- [Talk: How ready is Lewes for climate change?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/talk-how-ready-is-lewes-for-climate-change) - Talk: How ready is Lewes for climate change?Thursday 26 March, 7pm-9pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREEHow prepared is Lewes for the impact of intense heat on health? Of increased flood risk on homes, businesses and transport? Or how extreme weather might affect farming, tourism, local jobs and the nature we love? Matthew
- [From struggle to strength: Participatory workshop for women](https://lewesclimatehub.org/from-struggle-to-strength-participatory-workshop-for-women) - From struggle to strength: Participatory workshop for womenSunday 8 March, 10am-12 noon, The Studio at Depot Cinema, Pinwell Road, Lewes, BN7 2JS, £5 – book here.A women-only participatory workshop facilitated by Dr Manal Ahmed of WeAreTheTree.orgThis two-hour workshop brings together women living with different forms of struggle — war and displacement, poverty and insecurity, caring
- [Ringmer Repair Cafe celebrates its first year](https://lewesclimatehub.org/ringmer-repair-cafe-celebrates-its-first-year) - Ringmer Repair Cafe celebrates its first yearRingmer’s Repair Café started operating monthly in April 2025. It continues to meet on the last Saturday of each month 10am-12.30pm in the Parish Council Offices in Old School Close – and has just held its first AGM, says Rosemary Colebourn.We have had more than 180 items brought in
- [Planetary Boundaries — Are we crossing the line?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/planetary-boundaries-are-we-crossing-the-line) - Talk: Planetary Boundaries — Are we crossing the line?Event held on Thursday 12 February 2026, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREEAll life on Earth, including human civilization, is sustained by a number of biophysical systems and processes that operate in delicate balance. Now, human activity — from rapid population growth to runaway
- [Watch our talk: Planetary Boundaries: Are we crossing the line?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/watch-our-talk-planetary-boundaries-are-we-crossing-the-line) - Watch our talk: Planetary Boundaries: Are we crossing the line? (1hr 16 mins)In February, as part of Lewes Climate Hub’s ‘Earth in the Balance’ season, we welcomed Bruce Phillips of the Planetary Boundaries Science Lab at the Potsdam Institute to talk about their work on the nine biophysical systems essential to life on earth. Bruce
- [What the Government’s Warm Homes Plan means for your home](https://lewesclimatehub.org/what-the-governments-warm-homes-plan-means-for-your-home) - What the Government’s Warm Homes Plan means for your homeNicki Myers of community energy company OVESCO looks at how the recently-announced Warm Homes Plan is set to support homeowners, residents and landlords looking to upgrade their home energy.The Warm Homes Plan is the UK Government’s major new policy to help families cut energy bills, make
- [Lewes Community Fridge needs volunteers.. can you help?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-community-fridge-needs-volunteers-can-you-help) - Lewes Community Fridge needs volunteers.. can you help?Lewes Community Fridge has now been established for more than three years, and is one of more than 700 in the UK alone, with thousands all over the world. The aims of community fridges are to reduce food waste, alleviate food insecurity, promote mutual aid, promote community engagement
- [Hosting the Coat of Hopes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/hosting-the-coat-of-hopes) - Hosting the Coat of HopesLewes Climate Hub was honoured to host the Coat of Hopes on its return to Lewes, before its next pilgrimage to the Isle of Wight and Land’s End. Instigated by Lewes-based artist Barbara Keal, the Coat is a collaborative community art project carrying people’s hopes in the face of the climate
- [A new hedgerow for Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/a-new-hedgerow-for-lewes) - A new hedgerow for LewesOn Sunday 8 February, five members of the Trees Committee of Friends of Lewes met with pupil representatives of Green United, their parents, and other volunteers for the final stage of a joint wildlife hedge project – planting day! Audrey Jarvis reports. After a quick demonstration, the 30 people in the
- [Greenpeace Lewes - what’s happening in March](https://lewesclimatehub.org/greenpeace-lewes-whats-happening-in-march) - Greenpeace Lewes – What’s Happening in MarchA round-up of meet-ups, campaigns and climate initiatives that Greenpeace Lewes is hosting or supporting. (Photo shows the unveiling of a Friends of Lewes plaque in Temple House on Lewes High Street by James MacCleary MP (left), marking its role as the headquarters of Greenpeace International 1982-1989.)Zoom with Greenpeace
- [NatureLinks sessions for 14-25 year olds](https://lewesclimatehub.org/naturelinks-sessions-for-14-25-year-olds) - NatureLinks sessions for 14-25 year oldsVarious dates – all at Railway Land Nature Reserve, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG (meet at Linklater Pavilion), FREE for 14-25 year olds The NatureLinks project at the Railway Land Nature Reserve has five brilliant different sessions for 14-25 year olds to take part in this month, from nature photography to
- [Videos of events](https://lewesclimatehub.org/videos-of-events) - Recordings of talks, and links to videosCatch up with some online talks by clicking the links below (on YouTube and Vimeo)Video: Watch our talk: Planetary Boundaries: Are we crossing the line? (1hr 16 mins) February 2026Video: What’s wrong with economic growth? April 2024Video: Retrofitting a Lewes home October 2022Film: In Defence of Our Lands November
- [FREE Wild Advice and Nature Boosters](https://lewesclimatehub.org/free-wild-advice-and-nature-boosters) - FREE Wild Advice and Nature Boosters The People’s Park for Nature is an initiative to support and expand a network of green and blue spaces across the Lower Ouse Valley to connect people, share land and restore the wild. It’s offering two brilliant freebies to anyone who signs its People’s Park for Nature Charter.The charter
- [NEW! Family Swap Shop with Meredith Brooklyn](https://lewesclimatehub.org/new-family-swap-shop-with-meredith-brooklyn) - Family Swap Shop****ON HOLD****Our family swap shop has been paused while we find a new partner to work with. We hope to get it back up and running later this year. For more information, please email info@lewesclimatehub.org
- [The National Emergency Briefing: What happens next?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-national-emergency-briefing-what-happens-next) - The National Emergency Briefing: What happens next?On 27 November, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invited audience of over 1,200 politicians and leaders on the latest implications of the climate and nature crisis for health, food, national security and the economy. The NEB team explains what happens next and how you can help
- [St Paul's - a poem by Mark Engineer](https://lewesclimatehub.org/st-pauls-a-poem-by-mark-engineer) - St Paul’s – a poem by Mark EngineerIn the July heatwave of 2022 I was working near St Paul’s. As I left the tube station and made my way to the office, I began to feel terribly anxious. The sun was remorseless and it was only 8 o’clock. It wasn’t meant to get this hot in
- [Hamsey Parish Council endorse the River Ouse Charter](https://lewesclimatehub.org/hamsey-parish-council-endorse-the-river-ouse-charter) - Hamsey Parish Council endorse the River Ouse CharterNatasha Padbury, director of Love Our Ouse reports: “We’re delighted that Hamsey Parish Council passed a motion in December to endorse the River Ouse Charter formally. We’re encouraged that Councillors have recognised the river’s fundamental rights, to flow, to be free from pollution, to support native biodiversity and to regenerate.“They
- [The Coat of Hopes at the Climate Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-coat-of-hopes-at-the-climate-hub) - The Coat of Hopes in LewesAt Bull House, Lewes Climate Hub and Dolly Clothing throughout January – see article for details. After walking nearly 2,000 miles around the UK, the Coat of Hopes is back in its home town of Lewes before it embarks on its next pilgrimage to Land’s End. Here’s how you can see
- [Right on the money: Green bank accounts and ethical savings](https://lewesclimatehub.org/right-on-the-money-green-bank-accounts-and-ethical-savings) - Right on the Money: Green bank accounts and ethical savingsIn his monthly column on green and ethical saving and investing, chartered financial planner Tony Fuller of Path Financial looks at where to hold cash savings without compromising your values or funding activities you don’t wish to.For many of us focused on climate impact and ethical
- [Power Station: film screening plus director Q&A and energy drop-in sessions](https://lewesclimatehub.org/power-station-film-screening-plus-director-qa-and-energy-drop-in-sessions) - Power Station: film screening plus director Q&A and energy drop-in sessionsThursday 8 January, energy drop-in sessions from 3pm and film screening at 5.45pm, Depot Cinema, Pinwell Road, Lewes, BN7 2JS, book tickets here‘Power Station’ tells of the story of a couple looking to transform their ordinary UK street into its own community power station. Howard
- [Greenpeace events this month](https://lewesclimatehub.org/greenpeace-events-this-month) - Greenpeace events this monthThere’s lots of campaigning, events and community outreach happening at Greenpeace Lewes this month. Everyone is warmly welcomed to get involved or just come along to see what’s happening. Greenpeace Monthly MeetingTuesday 13 January, 7pm, House of Friendship, 208 High Street, LewesDrop in to get to know the Greenpeace Lewes Group and
- [Last chance to give your views on local government reorganisation in Sussex](https://lewesclimatehub.org/last-chance-to-give-your-views-on-local-government-reorganisation-in-sussex) - Last chance to give your views on local government reorganisation in SussexTwo key proposals are being put forward for local government reorganisation (LGR) in Sussex, as part of the government’s programme to replace county and district councils with single-tier unitary councils. You have until Sunday 11 January to say which of the two LGR proposals
- [Wassail at Landport Community Garden](https://lewesclimatehub.org/wassail-at-landport-community-garden) - Wassail at Landport Community GardenSaturday 24 January, 2pm-4pm, Landport Community Garden, (behind the blue door to the right of 19 Hayward Road), BN7 2EA, FREEJoin Landport Community Garden in its very own version of an ancient tradition to honour its fruit trees in the hope of another great harvest to come in 2026. There’ll be mulled cider (‘wassail’)
- [Remembering the Lewes Floods, 25 years on](https://lewesclimatehub.org/remembering-the-lewes-floods-25-years-on) - All photos: @abbiestanton/abbiestanton.com Remembering the Lewes Floods, 25 years onAn amazing community collaboration by Lewes Town Council, Lewes Climate Hub, Friends of Lewes, Love Our Ouse, and many others, saw more than 4,000 visits to events across Lewes to remember and learn from the devasting floods of October 2000. Now a report is to be
- [NEW! Talking Rubbish with Neil Peters](https://lewesclimatehub.org/new-talking-rubbish-with-neil-peters) - Talking Rubbish with Neil PetersFirst Thursday of every month, drop in anytime between 12 noon and 2pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREEDrop into the Climate Hub on the first Thursday of each month with your questions for LDC Community and Recycling Engagement Officer Neil Peters. Get answers to anything you want to
- [Right on the money: Aligning your investments with your values](https://lewesclimatehub.org/right-on-the-money-aligning-your-investments-with-your-values) - Right on the money: Aligning your investments with your values Lots of people come into Lewes Climate Hub asking how they can bank and invest in a way that’s actually good for the planet and people (or at least avoids harm). In a new monthly column, chartered financial planner Tony Fuller of impact and ethical
- [Welcome the Coat of Hopes to Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/welcome-the-coat-of-hopes-to-lewes) - Welcome the Coat of Hopes to LewesSunday 4 January, starting at 10am in Brighton and 3pm in Lewes (meet at Cliffe bridge), check for latest details here Instigated by Lewes-based artist Barbara Keal, the Coat of Hopes is a collaborative community art project carrying people’s hopes in the face of the climate and ecological emergency, sewn
- [Meeting with James MacCleary MP](https://lewesclimatehub.org/meeting-with-james-maccleary-mp) - Meeting with James MacCleary MPIn October, Lewes MP James MacCleary met with representatives of Lewes Climate Hub and other local groups to answer questions on a range of issues and his response to them. Hub co-director Dinah Morgan gives a round-up of what was discussed and what was agreed in order to take action forward.White
- [Record biobeads for Strandliners](https://lewesclimatehub.org/record-biobeads-for-strandliners) - Record bio-beads for StrandlinersYou will no doubt have read about the shocking water pollution event off the East Sussex coast in November where millions of toxic bio-beads used in water treatment were accidentally released into the sea and have been washing up on Camber Sands and other locations, with catastrophic implications for birds and marine
- [New Year Plant Hunt](https://lewesclimatehub.org/new-year-plant-hunt) - New Year Plant Hunt Friday 2 January, 10.30am-12 noon, meet at the Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG, FREEJoin Jan Knowlson, Biodiversity Officer at the South Downs National Park, for a gentle New Year’s walk around the Railway Land Nature Reserve to record plants in bloom to help inform understanding of how plants in
- [A Taxonomy of Climate Deniers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/a-taxonomy-of-climate-deniers) - A Taxonomy of Climate DeniersA groundbreaking new study of climate deniers had led to fascinating results, showing a more complex picture than scientists had previously thought. Prof IM Smart of the Madeup Institute, who led this very science-y scientific study in the name of Science spoke to Mark Engineer about his findings. “Climate deniers as
- [We’ve invited our MP to meet – here’s why it matters](https://lewesclimatehub.org/weve-invited-our-mp-to-meet-heres-why-it-matters) - We’ve invited our MP to meet – here’s why it mattersThis month sees a national Mass Lobby where local people across the country – including in Lewes – will ask to meet with their MP to urge them to take real action on the climate and nature crisis. Claire Duc of Greenpeace Lewes explains why
- [Ringmer Apple Day](https://lewesclimatehub.org/ringmer-apple-day) - Ringmer Apple DaySaturday 11 October, 11am-2.30pm, Ringmer Village Hall, Lewes Road, BN8 5QH, FREETo celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ringmer Community Orchard, come along to Ringmer Village Hall for apple tasting, advice on pruning and caring for fruit trees, delicious apple-based delights – and lots more. Come and taste heritage apples grown in Ringmer that
- [Food Season: Nourishing our Community](https://lewesclimatehub.org/food-season-nourishing-our-community) - Food Season: Nourishing our CommunitySaturday 4 – Saturday 25 October, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUCome to Lewes Climate Hub for events and discussion on the theme of creating local food resilience as part of Good Food East Sussex month – with apple-pressing, oyster mushroom growing, and a special panel discussion to
- [Turning the tide on plastic…one Lewes Cup at a time](https://lewesclimatehub.org/turning-the-tide-on-plasticone-lewes-cup-at-a-time) - Turning the tide on plastic… one Lewes Cup at a timeDid you know that around 80,000 single-use plastic cups are saved from going into the bin every year at Lewes Bonfire thanks to the brilliant reusable ‘Lewes Cup’ scheme? So, do you know of other events and organisations where the Lewes Cup could help slash
- [‘Citizen science’ river testing programme launched](https://lewesclimatehub.org/citizen-science-river-testing-programme-launched) - ‘Citizen science’ river testing programme launchedA new programme has been launched by Love Our Ouse to monitor the health of the most poorly-rated part of the River Ouse, with local residents from Ringmer and Glynde conducting the testing. Natasha Padbury, co-director of Love Our Ouse explains more.Love Our Ouse’s first extensive citizen science river monitoring
- [Branching out to a greener bank](https://lewesclimatehub.org/branching-out-to-a-greener-bank) - Branching out to a greener bankSo, hands up who wants to talk about banking! Probably no one, or at least no one with any sense. Because, let’s face it, it is just so…boring. In fact, just writing that first sentence made me feel sleepy.Nevertheless, I urge you to try and stay awake, and to keep
- [Urge your MP to attend the National Emergency Briefing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/urge-your-mp-to-attend-the-national-emergency-briefing) - Urge your MP to attend the National Emergency Briefing A National Emergency Briefing on the climate & nature crisis is taking place on Thursday 27 November at Westminster Central Hall. The event is invitation-only: a non-partisan briefing for 850 politicians and leading voices from business, culture, faith, and the media. Now it’s up to all
- [End The Great Gas Rip-Off with Greenpeace](https://lewesclimatehub.org/end-the-great-gas-rip-off-with-greenpeace) - End The Great Gas Rip-Off with GreenpeaceDebbie Annells of Greenpeace Lewes introduces a new nationwide campaign demanding an electricity pricing system that isn’t rigged unfairly in favour of gas and that allows clean British power to deliver lower, more stable energy bills.The UK electricity pricing system is unfairly rigged in favour of the gas industry,
- [Home retrofit suppliers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/home-retrofit-suppliers) - Suppliers and useful contacts for home retrofit and renewable energy Please note: This is for information only. Inclusion of companies on this list is not an endorsement by Lewes Climate Hub or OVESCo. It is advisable to carry out your own enquiries, get a number of price quotes and customer references before embarking on any
- [Contribute to a history of Lewes Bus Station](https://lewesclimatehub.org/contribute-to-a-history-of-lewes-bus-station) - Can you contribute to a history of Lewes Bus Station?Prompted by the uncertainty over the future of Lewes bus station, a small group is compiling an illustrated history of the site and building from its opening in 1954 until now. They would love to hear from anyone who worked at Lewes bus station or on
- [Encouraging ‘meanwhile’ spaces in Lewes District](https://lewesclimatehub.org/encouraging-meanwhile-spaces-in-lewes-district) - Encouraging ‘meanwhile’ spaces in Lewes DistrictWith a number of shops lying empty in Lewes and elsewhere, The Makers Directory is encouraging more letting agents and landlords to grant meanwhile use to spaces to showcase the work of local artists and creatives, as co-founder Corina Fletcher Buckwell explains.The Makers Directory is continuing to showcase some of
- [Join the team at Laughton Greenwood](https://lewesclimatehub.org/join-the-team-at-laughton-greenwood) - Join the team at Laughton GreenwoodLaughton Greenwood is a rare treasure – one of the few community-managed woods in Sussex. Nestled between Lewes and Hailsham, it’s a place where butterflies, bats, birds and newts thrive, oaks stand tall, and local people can wander and enjoy the peace of nature.We’re a small, friendly committee working to
- [Furniture Now are recruiting volunteers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/furniture-now-are-recruiting-volunteers) - Furniture Now! are recruiting volunteersHave you ever considered a role in charity retail? Do you have some free time, or looking to gain skills to build your CV? Would you like to meet new people? Then a volunteer role with homegrown furniture charity Furniture Now! could be perfect. Interim CEO Sarah Hinks explains how you
- [Starting your own Neighbourhood Coffee Collective](https://lewesclimatehub.org/starting-your-own-neighbourhood-coffee-collective) - Starting your own Neighbourhood Coffee CollectiveA group of coffee-loving families in the Nevill estate in Lewes have created a way to cut costs and packaging for their daily brew – and help support a local coffee roasting business in the process. Peter Heslip, co-founder of the Nevill Coffee Collective, explains more. It all clicked into
- [WaterBlitz for the River Ouse](https://lewesclimatehub.org/waterblitz-for-the-river-ouse) - Take part in the WaterBlitz for the River OuseIt’s that time again! The next Great UK WaterBlitz will take place over the weekend of 19-22 September 2025 to help monitor the quality of our local freshwater. Sign up to take part in this fun and accessible testing programme for our River Ouse.The Great UK WaterBlitz
- [A Festival of Trees in Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/a-festival-of-trees-in-lewes) - A Festival of Trees in LewesSunday 15 to Sunday 22 June, locations around Lewes, FREE (booking required)The Lewes Urban Arboretum team have organised three gentle guided walks in June to celebrate some of the trees in Lewes that have made it an accredited ‘Arboretum Town’! Since 2014, Lewes Urban Arboretum, the trees committee of the Friends of
- [Welcome our new partner group: Furniture Now!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/welcome-our-new-partner-group-furniture-now) - Welcome our new partner group: Furniture Now!Lewes Climate Hub is delighted to announce Furniture Now! as our latest partner group. Now celebrating its 30th year, interim CEO Sarah Hinks shows how anyone can support the much-loved local charity in its ‘reuse, recycle, reduce’ mission.Your local furniture charity since 1995!Furniture Now! is thrilled to join Lewes
- [New wetlands project starts at Landport Brooks](https://lewesclimatehub.org/new-wetlands-project-starts-at-landport-brooks) - New wetlands project starts at Landport BrooksWork has begun by Lewes District Council and the Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust on the first phase of a project to restore the wetland habitats of Landport Brooks in Lewes to create a better environment for wildlife. The project will start by reinstating historical ditch features as part
- [Welcome to our new partner groups](https://lewesclimatehub.org/welcome-to-our-new-partner-groups) - Welcome to our new partner groupsWe are delighted to welcome three more inspiring local organisations as partner groups of Lewes Climate Hub. People’s Park for Nature, The Makers Directory and Green United are all Lewes-based initiatives – each doing very different and amazing work to help nature flourish, support local creators and enable young people
- [Rage and the Sycamore Gap Tree](https://lewesclimatehub.org/rage-and-the-sycamore-gap-tree) - Rage and the Sycamore Gap TreeWhy was the national response to the felling of a single tree in Northumberland so passionate when trees are being cut down in their thousands every day? Lewes writer and activist Mark Engineer explores the root cause of our sense of loss…and what it might also tell us about our
- [What will it take to get drastic on plastic?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/what-will-it-take-to-get-drastic-on-plastic) - What will it take to get drastic on plastic?Hopes for a legally-binding global treaty to tackle the world’s plastic pollution crisis have been dashed by the collapse of the latest round of UN negotiations in Geneva. But with 234 petrochemical lobbyists among the delegates, weren’t these talks always doomed to failure? And could it be
- [Greenpeace International in Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/greenpeace-international-in-lewes) - Exhibition review: Greenpeace International in Lewes An exhibition in August exploring Greenpeace’s development, and Lewes’s role as its international headquarters during the 1980s, attracted visitors from across the world, as Debbie Annells of Greenpeace Lewes reports.Early August 2025 saw lots of visitors attending an exhibition featuring the archive of Lewes resident John May from the
- [Worth reading: Love, Anger & Betrayal](https://lewesclimatehub.org/worth-reading-love-anger-betrayal) - Worth reading: Love, Anger & Betrayal: Just Stop Oil’s Young Climate Campaigners by Jonathon Porritt, Mount House Press, 2025As veteran environmentalist Jonathon Porritt gives voice to the hopes, motivations and fears of 26 Just Stop Oil activists, Lewes long-time climate campaigner Ann Link is inspired to ask how we can all work to transform fear
- [Join the Lewes Swift Surveying Team](https://lewesclimatehub.org/join-the-lewes-swift-surveying-team) - Join the Lewes Swift Surveying TeamLewes Swift Supporters is looking to expand its team of surveyors reporting on Swift behaviour in town this Spring and Summer. This includes reporting on the number of Swifts seen in an allotted area, nest entries or exits, and a description or photograph of the site.Surveyors are asked to record
- [Latest news Greenpeace Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/latest-news-greenpeace-lewes) - Latest news from Greenpeace LewesDid you know that Greenpeace is now active again in Lewes? Here’s what’s happening and how you can get involved, as Debbie Annells, joint coordinator for Greenpeace Lewes, explains.Greenpeace Lewes hosted a very successful screening of the Netflix documentary ‘Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy’ at Lewes’ House of Friendship last month. The
- [Celebrate our Swift-friendly town!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/celebrate-our-swift-friendly-town) - Celebrate our Swift-friendly town!Saturday 26 April – 31 May, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU (Parade on 26 April starts at the Linklater Pavilion)Celebrate the return of Swifts to Lewes this Spring with a parade through town on Saturday 26 April, plus a host of inspiring talks with guest speakers showing how
- [Plastic-free July with Lisa Thomson](https://lewesclimatehub.org/plastic-free-july-with-lisa-thomson) - Plastic-free July with Lisa ThomsonSaturday 12 July, 1pm-2.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE As part of Plastic-Free July, we welcome Lisa Thomson of the Greenpeace Speakers Network to talk all things plastic! Come and test your knowledge of single-use plastics in the Big Plastics Quiz. Discover how and why it was invented,
- [Greenpeace Diary](https://lewesclimatehub.org/greenpeace-diary) - Greenpeace DiaryCheck out upcoming events and workshops involving Greenpeace in Lewes and around the country. Register on Greenwire to attend, unless otherwise indicated.Greenpeace Community Gathering 2025Friday 6-Sunday 8 June, StaffordshireAsk Debbie for booking form. Travel and accommodation expenses paid.Running Effective Lobbying Events2/11/18/25 June, 12.30pm-2pm, by Zoom – see Greenwire for linkGreenpeace Lewes monthly meetingTuesday 10 June, 7pm-8.30pm, Lewes House of Friendship, 208
- [Community Energy Pathways wins Kings Award](https://lewesclimatehub.org/community-energy-pathways-wins-kings-award) - Community Energy Pathways wins King’s AwardWe’re delighted to announce that Lewes Climate Hub’s strategic partner, Community Energy Pathways (CEP), the not-for-profit community energy social enterprise headquartered at the Hub, has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Sustainable Enterprise.Community Energy Pathways was formed out of local community energy company Ovesco (which itself was originally founded
- [Family Bike Ride to Southease](https://lewesclimatehub.org/family-bike-ride-to-southease) - Family Bike Ride to SoutheaseSunday 22 June, meet at 11am (depart 11.15am), Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG, FREE (complete form to confirm places)To finish off the Lewes Climate Hub ‘In a Jam’ transport season, join Cycle Lewes for a family-friendly bike ride from Lewes to Southease, with a stop for picnic and snacks,
- [Great UK Waterblitz results: How’s our river health?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/great-uk-waterblitz-results-hows-our-river-health) - Great UK Waterblitz results: How’s our river health?Sunday 15 June, 11am-1pm, Linklater Pavilion, Railway Land Wildlife Reserve, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG, FREEIn April, local residents of all ages took part in the Great UK WaterBlitz – a one-off water testing event to get a snapshot of the health of the country’s rivers. Now the
- [Furniture Now: 30th Birthday Hub Takeover!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/furniture-now-30th-birthday-hub-takeover) - Furniture Now: 30th Birthday Hub Takeover!Saturday 28 June, 11am-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREEMuch-loved local charity Furniture Now is 30 years old. To celebrate, the FN team are taking over Lewes Climate Hub for a day to spread their mission of Reduce, Recycle, Re-Use, Enjoy!For example, you may have heard about the
- [Plastic-Free July at the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/plastic-free-july-at-the-hub) - Plastic-Free July at the HubSaturday 5 – Friday 18 July, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUCelebrate national Plastic-Free July with ideas, activities, discussion and the launch of our town-wide “Fight for your Right to Refill’ campaign to continue the fight against single-use plastic pollution.Fight for Your Right to RefillDid you know it’s
- [Fermenting Masterclass with Greencuisine](https://lewesclimatehub.org/fermenting-masterclass-with-greencuisine) - Fermenting Masterclass with GreencuisineSaturday 26 July, 10am-4pm, Greencuisine Trust Byre nr Lewes – details and prices hereJoin Greencuisine to turn seasonal produce into delicious ferments to store in the larder and enjoy all year round. This hands-on one-day masterclass will give you the skills and confidence to take your excess produce and transform it into
- [Mass Lobby of Parliament – Meet with your MP](https://lewesclimatehub.org/mass-lobby-of-parliament-meet-with-your-mp) - Mass Lobby of Parliament – Meet with your MP Wednesday 9 July Westminster, 11am to 11:30am at Westminster Hall. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to clear security.Please note the time change to the time published in our newsletter. This was changed after we published. The Climate Coalition has organised a one-day mass lobby of
- [A great season for Swifts](https://lewesclimatehub.org/a-great-season-for-swifts) - A great season for SwiftsThis year has seen a remarkable increase in nesting activity by Swifts in Lewes – a great endorsement of Lewes Swift Supporters’ work to install more than 200 new Swift nest boxes around town. But with Swift numbers more than 60% lower than they were 20 years ago, there’s still lots
- [It’s still time to divest from fossil fuels](https://lewesclimatehub.org/its-still-time-to-divest-from-fossil-fuels) - It’s still time to divest from fossil fuelsWednesday 24 September, 8.30am-10am, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE At its next full council meeting, join other protestors to demand that East Sussex County Council (ESCC) removes fossil fuel investments from its pension fund and backs a proper windfall tax on Big Oil. PLEASE NOTE:
- [The smell they cannot escape: Newhaven’s pollution battle](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-smell-they-cannot-escape-newhavens-pollution-battle) - The smell they cannot escape: Newhaven’s pollution battleA new pressure group in Newhaven has drawn up a list of demands on an asphalt plant whose emissions, say residents, are blighting lives and threatening health across the town. Green Party District Councillor Paul Keene provides an update on what’s happening – and how you can support
- [Cycling the River Somme](https://lewesclimatehub.org/cycling-the-river-somme) - Cycling the River SommeLooking for a low-carbon, affordable holiday? Try one of the many cycle paths in France, suggests Lewes Climate Hub volunteer Sue Fleming, reporting from Picardy. Plus Cycle Lewes members list their favourite websites to help plan a cycling holiday in France.This year, we have chosen the hundreds of kilometres of peaceful, tree-lined
- [Lewes Retrofit Forum at the pub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-retrofit-forum-at-the-pub) - Lewes Retrofit Forum at the pubMonday 7 July, 7.30pm, Lewes Arms, 1 Mount Place, Lewes BN7 1YH Join the Hub’s Lewes Retrofit Forum for a relaxed evening at the Lewes Arms, bringing together professionals and homeowners all interested in taking steps to make our homes greener, warmer and more efficient to run. Everyone is warmly
- [In a Jam: Five ideas to get Lewes moving](https://lewesclimatehub.org/in-a-jam-five-ideas-to-get-lewes-moving) - IN A JAM: Five ideas to get Lewes movingWed 11 June – Sat 21 June, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, FREE With traffic congestion set to escalate, join Lewes Climate Hub and guest speakers to explore five bold transport ideas to make Lewes a greener and easier place for everyone to get around.Come and
- [Film & Q&A: Motherload](https://lewesclimatehub.org/film-qa-motherload) - Film & Q&A: MotherloadFriday 13 June, 6pm, Depot Cinema, Pinwell Lane, Lewes, BN7 2JS. Book tickets here. To launch the ‘In a Jam’ transport season at Lewes Climate Hub (Wed 11 June – Sat 21 June), Cycle Lewes and The Depot have arranged a special screening of the award-winning documentary ‘Motherload’.In this documentary, filmmaker Liz
- [Celebrating the return of Swifts to Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/celebrating-the-return-of-swifts-to-lewes) - Carry on screaming: celebrating the return of Swifts to Lewes This year saw an early return of Swifts to Lewes – and lots of activity in both previous nesting locations and new ones, as Audrey Jarvis of Lewes Swifts Supporters reports. Plus, following last month’s Swift-Friendly Town Season at the Climate Hub, some top tips
- [What do you think of Lewes’s latest Cycle Map?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/what-do-you-think-of-lewess-latest-cycle-map) - What do you think of Lewes’ latest Cycle Map? Local cyclists have produced the Cycle Lewes Map to share their knowledge of quieter roads, traffic-free paths and short cuts that can make cycling in and around Lewes safer, pleasanter and more fun.The aim is to inspire more people to get out and cycle, whether to enjoy
- [Welcome to Lewes Refugee Support Group](https://lewesclimatehub.org/welcome-to-lewes-refugee-support-group) - Welcome to our new partner group: Lewes Refugee Support GroupLewes Climate Hub’s newest partner group is Lewes Refugee Support Group. With climate change likely to increase the numbers of people seeking to come to the UK to escape drought, famine and other crises, this partnership is especially timely.Lewes Refugee Support Group was established in 2002
- [Get crafty to get the Church to rewild](https://lewesclimatehub.org/get-crafty-to-get-the-church-to-rewild) - Workshop: Get crafty to get the Church to rewildWednesday 28 May, 11pm-1pm (all ages) and Friday 20 June 1-3pm (over-18s), Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE (donations welcome) Join the Climate Hub to knit, craft and model animals to send to the Church of England as part of a nationwide campaign to
- [NEW! Blue Sky Conversations](https://lewesclimatehub.org/new-blue-sky-conversations) - NEW! Blue Sky ConversationsFriday 27 June (and every fourth Friday of the month), 11.30am-1pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREEAn informal, friendly conversation group to explore ideas around global and local challenges, from climate change to social inequality, and how to tackle them. At each session, the group will agree the
- [Share your views on how to reshape local government](https://lewesclimatehub.org/share-your-views-on-how-to-reshape-local-government) - Share your views on how to reshape local government As we’ve reported, local government in East Sussex is being reorganised. Residents are being invited to take part in an initial consultation on this process. The consultation survey is a bit lightweight. But we still urge everyone to respond to it in order to say which
- [Become a walk Leader at the Railway Land](https://lewesclimatehub.org/become-a-walk-leader-at-the-railway-land) - Become a walk Leader at the Railway LandGentle nature walks take place at Lewes’ beautiful Railway Land Nature Reserve every Tuesday, inviting anyone to come along to enjoy the many benefits of walking in nature. The Railway Land team are looking for volunteers who can help lead these walks. If you’re interested, email louise@railwaylandproject.org.
- [Donate to the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/donate) - Can you help the Hub?Lewes Climate Hub is a public venue and network of community groups run almost exclusively by volunteers. Can you support our rolling programme of weekly talks, workshops, family activities and signposting to help more people learn about and take practical action on the climate and nature emergency?Your contribution will help us
- [Exhibition: Only Human?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/exhibition-only-human) - The Old Post Office, 65 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1AA Exhibition open 1pm-5pmFriday 18 AprilSaturday 19 AprilMonday 21 AprilSaturday 26 AprilSaturday 3 MaySaturday 10 MaySaturday 17 MayStarting at Easter, Dinah Lee Morgan of the Lewes Climate Hub management team is having a sculpture exhibition exploring the human form and its power of expression. A third
- [Q&A with James MacCleary MP](https://lewesclimatehub.org/qa-with-james-maccleary-mp) - Q&A with James MacCleary MPAs part of the Local Democracy Unwrapped season at Lewes Climate Hub in April, our MP James MacCleary attended a Q&A to answer questions with an environmental focus. Dinah Morgan rounds up some of the highlights.We were delighted to welcome James MacCleary MP as part of the Local Democracy Unwrapped season
- [Cherishing the peace of wild things](https://lewesclimatehub.org/cherishing-the-peace-of-wild-things) - Cherishing the peace of wild thingsSeeing the natural places we love being destroyed may be the most potent catalyst we have for environmental action. But will ‘gentle stewardship’ of the earth ever be recognised as the key to joy and hope for all of us? asks Mark Engineer.There are many, many challenges with the climate
- [The Lewes Pound bids farewell](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-lewes-pound-bids-farewell) - The Lewes Pound bids farewellThe Lewes Pound, one of the UK’s most celebrated local currencies, has announced that the current issue will be the final one. This will mark the end of an inspiring 17-year journey of supporting independent businesses and celebrating Lewes.Over the past 17 years, the Lewes Pound has celebrated major events in
- [Give your views on our council’s air quality plan](https://lewesclimatehub.org/give-your-views-on-our-councils-air-quality-plan) - Give your views on our council’s air quality planEveryone is being invited to have their say on the draft District Council proposals to improve air quality across Lewes District over the next four years, including plans for traffic management and alternatives to private vehicle use. The deadline for comments is Friday 16 May.Air pollution is associated with a
- [Local Democracy Unwrapped](https://lewesclimatehub.org/local-democracy-unwrapped) - Local Democracy UnwrappedSaturday 5 April – Saturday 19 April, FREELewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUAt a time of potentially massive change in local government and threats to democracy around the world, join Lewes Climate Hub for a season exploring how to make democracy work for us and the planet. Saturday 5 April
- [The Buzz Club: Do real science in your garden](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-buzz-club-do-real-science-in-your-garden) - The Buzz Club: Do real science in your gardenConcerned about our declining insect population? The Buzz Club invites everyone to make a real difference to insect conservation – with fun, easy experiments and projects you can do in your own garden, as The Buzz Club team explains.The Buzz Club is a non-profit organisation run out
- [10 things we learned about devolution for Sussex](https://lewesclimatehub.org/10-things-we-learned-about-devolution-for-sussex) - 10 things we learned about devolution for Sussex1 Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation are two different thingsWe’ll all hear these two terms a lot in coming months and years so it’s good to know the difference. ‘Devolution’ refers to the creation of a pan-Sussex Mayoral Authority, including Brighton & Hove to which certain powers and
- [Lewes Greenpeace Diary](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-greenpeace-diary) - Greenpeace DiaryCheck out upcoming events and workshops involving Greenpeace in Lewes and around the country. Register on Greenwire to attend, unless otherwise indicated.Train the TrainerSaturday 10 May, Greenpeace HQ , Islington, LondonIn-person training day – please ask Debbie Annells for attendance form to complete – contact details below.OVCA Community Engagement Training DayTuesday 13 May, 9.30am-4.30pm, Lewes
- [Share your expertise to create a new butterfly glade](https://lewesclimatehub.org/share-your-expertise-to-create-a-new-butterfly-glade) - Share your expertise to create a new butterfly gladeIf you have knowledge of wildflowers or butterflies, community woodland Laughton Greenwood would love your help with a project to bring more butterflies into the woods. Steve Lewis from the Laughton Greenwood team explains.Do you know about butterflies, or wildflowers? At Laughton Greenwood (just beyond Ringmer) we
- [Stitch & Mend Fridays](https://lewesclimatehub.org/stitch-mend-fridays) - Friday 16 May (and every third Friday of the month), 11am-1pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2DL, FREE (donations always welcome)Lewes Repair Café’s amazing team of sewists will be on hand at Lewes Climate Hub for their monthly darning and clothes repair session. Drop by with your loved garments and learn repair
- [A Swift-Friendly Town for Nature Recovery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/a-swift-friendly-town-for-nature-recovery) - A Swift-Friendly Town for Nature RecoveryWednesday 23 April – Saturday 31 MayLewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUAs we continue to welcome Swifts back to Lewes, join Lewes Swift Supporters for a month of talks, ideas and practical activities to help keep Lewes a Swift-Friendly Town – and boost diversity for ALL wildlife
- [Lotions & Potions](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lotions-potions) - Lotions & Potions – Natural recipes for health and homeSaturday 15 March – Saturday 29 March, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUJoin Lewes Climate Hub for a season of brilliant ways to use natural and organic ingredients – rather than harsh and toxic chemicals – to look after our homes, our gardens and
- [Grown in Lewes at the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/grown-in-lewes-at-the-hub) - Grown in Lewes now on sale at the HubThe marvellous new book ‘Grown in Lewes’, in which 50 local authors chronicle Lewes’ passion for gardens, food-growing and green spaces, is now available to buy at Lewes Climate Hub.Published at the end of last year, Grown in Lewes celebrates all things green in Lewes – connecting
- [Workshop: Return of the Larder](https://lewesclimatehub.org/workshop-return-of-the-larder) - Workshop: Return of the LarderFriday 16 May, 10am-4pm (and four future dates), Greencuisine Trust HQ nr LewesTraditionally food preservation was a way of life and the larder the backbone of the kitchen. Today fewer people consider food preservation a necessity but there are many benefits. Preserving food is still a fantastic way to stretch your
- [Lewes Climate Hub is now two!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-climate-hub-is-now-two) - Lewes Climate Hub is now two! Help us keep going for (at least!) another yearIt’s been just over two years since Lewes Climate Hub opened at its current premises at Lewes House in the centre of town. Since then, a team of volunteers (plus one very modestly paid part-time co-ordinator) have delivered a non-stop programme
- [Lewes Floods Anniversary – Call for exhibits](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-floods-anniversary-call-for-exhibits) - Lewes Floods Anniversary – Call for exhibitsWednesday 26 March or Saturday 5 April 2025, 11:30am-1.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2LUDo you have photographs or memorabilia of the Lewes Floods? Did you write a poem or paint any pictures? This October is the 25th Anniversary of the 2000 Lewes Floods
- [Lewes City Nature Challenge Walk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-city-nature-challenge-walk) - Lewes ‘City Nature Challenge’ Walk Sunday 27 April, 10.30am-1pm, meet at junction of Juggs Road and Southover High Street, just past the Swan Inn, FREEThe City Nature Challenge is an international annual bioblitz event that invites all members of the community to take part in recording nature – so we can work together to protect
- [Lewes FC Sustainability In Business Event](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-fc-sustainability-in-business-event) - Lewes FC Sustainability In Business Event Sunday 23 March, 12 noon, Lewes Football Club, Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XA, FREE – book places here. As part of the FA’s Green Football Weekend, Lewes FC invites local businesses and enterprises to come and celebrate and explore what it means to be an organisation driving positive environmental and social
- [Welcome to Greener Hassocks and Ditchling](https://lewesclimatehub.org/welcome-to-greener-hassocks-and-ditchling) - Welcome to Greener Hassocks and DitchlingGreener Hassocks and Ditchling – which brings together villages along the foot of the South Downs – has become Lewes Climate Hub’s latest partner group. Committee member Diana Penly gives an insight into what the group has been up to since it formed in 2009.Greener Hassocks and Ditchling started in
- [Lewes Retrofit Forum: Installing a heat pump](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-retrofit-forum-installing-a-heat-pump) - Lewes Retrofit Forum: Getting ready for installing a heat pumpThursday 13 March 2025, 7.30pm-9pm, Lewes Climate Hub (OVESCO Energy Room), 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2LU, FREEThe first meeting of Lewes Retrofit Forum, held on 30 January, was very well attended. It brought together householders at different stages of retrofitting their homes, professionals who give
- [Thank You from Lewes Community Fridge](https://lewesclimatehub.org/thank-you-from-lewes-community-fridge) - ‘Thank You’ from Lewes Community FridgeLewes Community Fridge, which is open at Lewes Town Hall every Saturday morning, is now two years old. It has diverted 936 kilos of fresh food and produce from being wasted, thanks to the sterling efforts of volunteers, Lewes businesses and generous local residents, as fridge volunteer Stewart Graham-Hyde explains.Lewes
- [Lewes Retrofit Forum](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-retrofit-forum) - Lewes Retrofit Forum Thursday 30 January 2025, 7.30pm-9pm, Lewes Climate Hub (Ovesco Energy Room), Lewes House, 32 High Street, FREEFollowing the successful launch of the Lewes Home Retrofit Guide in autumn 2024, the authors have set up a Retrofit Forum to support co-ordinated action to make homes across Lewes District better insulated, more energy efficient
- [NatureLinks: Events at the Railway Land for 14-25 yr olds](https://lewesclimatehub.org/naturelinks-events-at-the-railway-land-for-14-25-yr-olds) - NatureLinks: Events at the Railway Land for 14-25 yr olds4, 18 & 29 March, Railway Land Nature Reserve, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG, FREENatureLinks – the community action project for young people at Lewes’ Railway Land Nature Reserve – has three great events for 14-25 year olds this month. Whether you’re handy with a paintbrush
- [Video: What's creating climate change?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/video-whats-creating-climate-change) - Talk: ‘What’s causing climate change?’ with Matthew Bird As part of the ‘What’s happening to our planet?’ season held at Lewes Climate Hub in February 2025, Matthew Bird, climate lead at Community Energy Pathways, journeys through the key causes and impacts of climate change, including the environmental tipping points that it’s creating – and asks
- [Reminder to respond to the SDNP Local Plan](https://lewesclimatehub.org/reminder-to-respond-to-the-sdnp-local-plan) - Reminder to respond to the SDNP Local PlanThe deadline for responding to the South Downs National Park Local Plan is Monday 17 March. Local development expert Andrew Simpson provides a reminder on how to respond effectively to the plan, which will determine how and where future development take places in Lewes town and the rest
- [Angel’s Localism in Lewes survey](https://lewesclimatehub.org/angels-localism-in-lewes-survey) - Complete student Angel’s Localism in Lewes survey!Angel Rosetti is a local A-level student completing their geography coursework and has chosen to evaluate engagement with localism within Lewes. Can you take time to respond to it? Angel explains “I am interested in localism as I believe that it offers a sense of community for towns like Lewes and can impact
- [What's happening to our planet](https://lewesclimatehub.org/whats-happening-to-our-planet) - Lewes Climate Impacts MapHave you seen more surface flooding in your garden or street as a result of heavier rainfall? Or more cracks in walls and buildings? As a gardener, are you finding it harder to grow certain plants – or are you seeing more invasive species? Whatever changes you’re experiencing, come and plot them
- [Peoples Assemblies](https://lewesclimatehub.org/peoples-assemblies) - About People’s AssembliesPeople’s assemblies are a structured way for a group of people to share thoughts and feelings, discuss problems and generate solutions collectively. The structure facilitates participation and inclusion – all voices are heard and valued equally and no one person or group are able to dominate the process (everyone is listened to and
- [Making sense of Local Plans](https://lewesclimatehub.org/making-sense-of-local-plans) - Making sense of Local PlansBaffled by the fact that Lewes is being invited to consultations on not one but TWO Local Plans this month? Don’t understand what a Local Plan is or what you should be commenting on? Then read on as local planning specialist Andrew Simpson explains all. We are living in a period when
- [On rediscovering a prophetic genius](https://lewesclimatehub.org/on-rediscovering-a-prophetic-genius) - On rediscovering a prophetic geniusBillionaires escaping the world they’ve helped to destroy by hot-footing it into outer space? Mark Engineer recalls a time thirty-six years ago when such a prospect was still a piece of fiction…Every once in a while a writer creates a work which feels so prescient in later times that they’re hailed
- [Improved bike parking at Foundry Healthcare](https://lewesclimatehub.org/improved-bike-parking-at-foundry-healthcare) - Improved bike parking at Foundry Healthcare Cycle Lewes announces new bike parking facilities at two Lewes GP sites, River Lodge and St Andrew’s, following collaboration with Lewes Town Council and Foundry Healthcare Lewes – and is keen to hear from other organisations in town that would like to provide cycle parking. The new three-stand rack
- [Lewes Urban Arboretum in action](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-urban-arboretum-in-action) - Lewes Urban Arboretum in actionThe tree-planting season has started and the Lewes Urban Arboretum team have swung into action, planting 11 native trees with a further 25 planned. If there’s any site in Lewes that you think would benefit from tree-planting – now’s the time to get in contact as team member Audrey Jarvis explains.The
- [Lewes Stand Up To Racism](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-stand-up-to-racism) - Welcome our new partner group: Lewes Stand Up To Racism Lewes Climate Hub is delighted to welcome Lewes Stand up to Racism as our latest partner group and look forward to working together. Nic Watts explains why it’s now urgent for anti-racism and climate campaigners to join forces.The climate crisis disproportionately affects forcibly displaced people.
- [Lewes Stand Up to Racism fortnightly meeting](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-stand-up-to-racism-fortnightly-meeting) - Lewes Stand Up to Racism fortnightly meetingTuesday 4 and 18 February, 5.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2LUCome and meet the Lewes Stand Up to Racism team and see how you can get involved in a range of activities locally and nationally to tackle the rising tide of right-wing ideology,
- [Cycle Lewes gets a mention in Parliament!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/cycle-lewes-gets-a-mention-in-parliament) - Cycle Lewes gets a mention in Parliament!Cycle Lewes received a mention by James MacCleary MP for Lewes for its great work in advocating for safer cycling during a Commons debate in Westminster Hall on active travel on 10 December 2024. MacCleary said: “Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Cycle Lewes annual
- [Survey: Share info on your energy use](https://lewesclimatehub.org/survey-share-info-on-your-energy-use) - Survey: Share info on your energy use to help the move to green energyHelp the UK’s energy grid make a smooth transition to a cleaner, cheaper energy by completing this quick survey from Community Energy South about your household energy use. You could receive a £10 shopping voucher – and a chance to win a
- [Lewes Greenpeace Group successfully relaunched!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-greenpeace-group-successfully-relaunched) - Lewes Greenpeace Group successfully relaunched!At a meeting at the Climate Hub in early November, 14 people came in person or on Zoom and agreed the Lewes Greenpeace Group should be relaunched, reports Debbie Annells. This is great news – thanks to all who have made it happen. Here’s what’s coming up!Our first action!The first Action
- [Volunteer with Lewes Community Fridge](https://lewesclimatehub.org/volunteer-with-lewes-community-fridge-2) - Volunteer with Lewes Community FridgeLewes Community Fridge is looking for more volunteers to help collect and distribute surplus food from local supermarkets and high-street bakeries to help tackle food need – and food waste.Lewes Community Fridge is open on Saturdays 10.30am-12pm at Lewes Town Hall kitchen, allowing anyone to come and make use of free
- [10 New Year’s Resolutions to Help Save the Planet](https://lewesclimatehub.org/10-new-years-resolutions-to-help-save-the-planet) - 10 New Year’s Resolutions to Help Save the PlanetWed to Sat, 15-31 January, 11am-3pm Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUWhat resolutions could you make in 2025 that could really help to move the dial on climate change and nature recovery? Drop into Lewes Climate Hub for an exhibition of 10
- [Urge MPs to support the Climate and Nature Bill](https://lewesclimatehub.org/urge-mps-to-support-the-climate-and-nature-bill) - Urge MPs to support the Climate and Nature Bill The critical Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill is scheduled to get its second reading in Parliament on Friday 24 January. Well over 100 MPs from across the political spectrum have confirmed they will vote for it – but pressure needs to be kept up to ensure
- [Track air pollution in Lewes in real-time](https://lewesclimatehub.org/track-air-pollution-in-lewes-in-real-time) - Track air pollution in Lewes in real-timeAs part of one of the largest air quality monitoring projects of its kind in the UK, Lewes House (the home of Lewes Climate Hub), has been fitted with an air quality monitoring sensor – and you can track its readings online. Launched in 2024, the Brighton Sussex Real
- [How to rewild like a wolf or beaver](https://lewesclimatehub.org/how-to-rewild-like-a-wolf-or-beaver) - Webinars: How to rewild like a wolf or beaverWed 29 January & Wed 12 February, 3pm-4pm, FREE – book places here and hereLewes Railway Land Wildlife Trust is hosting a unique three-part webinar series showcasing how communities can play a hands-on role in restoring ecosystems by mimicking the ecological impact of former keystone species.Run by Dylan Walker of
- [10 week course: The Work That Reconnects](https://lewesclimatehub.org/10-week-course-the-work-that-reconnects) - 10-week course: The Work That ReconnectsThursday 30 Jan-27 March, 6pm-8.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, £99 (flexible payment options) Book places hereJoin psychotherapist Jen Beaver and facilitator for social change Jas Tribe for a 10-week journey through The Work That Reconnects, the globally-renowned group process developed by author, ecologist
- [Windmills for wishes at STEM](https://lewesclimatehub.org/windmills-for-wishes-at-stem) - Windmills for wishes at STEMA big thanks to everyone who dropped by the Lewes Climate Hub stall at the amazing STEM Festival at Lewes Town Hall in November, which was jam-packed with loads to do, learn and make and attracted over 1,280 visitors.Dozens of youngsters learned how to make their very own windmill, decorated with
- [Report from the divestment frontline](https://lewesclimatehub.org/report-from-the-divestment-frontline) - Report from the divestment frontlineIn September, East Sussex County Council’s Pension Committee voted on a motion to divest the East Sussex Pension Fund out of oil, gas and coal companies. Would this be the moment the council finally aligned its pension fund with its pledge to slash carbon emissions? Divest East Sussex campaigner Mark Engineer
- [Winterbourne Poems](https://lewesclimatehub.org/winterbourne-poems) - Winterbourne Poems – on sale at Lewes Climate HubThe Winterbourne Poems collection is a lovingly crafted joint project to celebrate in words and images the unique Winterbourne chalk stream that runs through Lewes. The perfect Christmas gift, it’s available to buy at Lewes Climate Hub. Published as part of the upcoming Winterbourne Festival in March
- [Come on a New Year Plant Hunt ](https://lewesclimatehub.org/come-on-a-new-year-plant-hunt) - Come on a New Year Plant Hunt! Sunday 29 December 2024, 10.30am to 12 noon, FREE. Meet at the junction of The Gallops and Nevill Road, next to Lewes Prison (What3Words: visa.folds.tests)Join Jan Knowlson, Biodiversity Officer for South Downs National Park, Lewes Climate Hub and Wildflower Lewes for a New Year Plant Hunt across Landport Bottom.
- [Get into nature at Lewes Railway Land](https://lewesclimatehub.org/get-into-nature-at-lewes-railway-land) - Get into nature at Lewes Railway Land The Railway Land Wildlife Trust has got lots of seasonal activities for anyone wanting to connect with and work with nature this winter. Leah Dennison highlights what’s on offer for all ages and abilities.There are loads of ways for young people aged 14-25 to get involved in our FREE
- [Borrow a Thermal Imaging Camera](https://lewesclimatehub.org/borrow-a-thermal-imaging-camera) - Borrow a Thermal Imaging CameraDo you want to know where heat is escaping from your home, which bits you most need insulate and draught-proof, or where you could have a problem with damp? Borrow the Ovesco thermal imaging camera for free and find out!A thermal imaging camera is a unique tool that can map the
- [Grown in Lewes a new book](https://lewesclimatehub.org/grown-in-lewes-a-new-book) - Grown in Lewes: a new bookThis new book celebrates all things green in Lewes – connecting past, present and future. More than 50 local authors recount unique stories about growing, gardens, markets and more – accompanied by numerous photographs, paintings, maps and memorabilia. The richly illustrated 192-page volume is full of untold and unexpected stories
- [Divest! Film screening and Q&A](https://lewesclimatehub.org/divest-film-screening-and-qa) - Divest! Film screening and Q&AMonday 27 January, 6pm, Depot Cinema & Kitchen, Pinwell Lane, Lewes, BN7 2JS, Book tickets here.Since 2011, 1,600+ institutions worth over $40 trillion have committed to stop investing in oil, coal and gas. DIVEST! chronicles the US tour by 350.org’s Bill McKibben and others that launched this global movement. The screening
- [Well-bring Tree at Artwave in the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/well-bring-tree-at-artwave-in-the-hub) - Well-being Tree at Artwave in the HubWell-being Tree had a great Artwave exhibition on the theme of peace this year with over 200 visitors, lots of interesting conversations and people of all ages adding their own poems and words of peace to the Peace Board, reports Well-being Tree’s Hannah Hill.Well-being Tree’s students exhibited alongside works
- [Lewes officially a Swift-friendly town!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-officially-a-swift-friendly-town) - Lewes officially a Swift-friendly town!In September, Lewes Town Council formally agreed to Lewes Swift Supporters’ proposal to declare Lewes a Swift-friendly town. That means working together to celebrate Swifts, raise awareness of these marvellous summer visitors, and encourage more of us to be ‘biodiversity champions’ to create the conditions in which Swifts and other wildlife
- [Lewes Climate Hub wins 3VA community award](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-climate-hub-wins-3va-community-award) - Lewes Climate Hub wins 3VA community awardWe are delighted that Lewes Climate Hub has been recognised at 3VA’s Celebrating Communities 2024 awards. 3VA, the voluntary action organisation for Wealden, Eastbourne and Lewes, made the award in recognition of “the benefits and impacts Lewes Climate Hub has made in addressing climate change”. Dinah Morgan (pictured) collected
- [Green Home Energy Talks at the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/green-home-energy-talks-at-the-hub) - Green Home Energy Talks at the HubSaturdays 9 & 16 November, 1pm-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREEJoin experts from Ovesco Community Energy for two Saturday talks looking at the latest developments in renewable energy at home. On Saturday 9 November, they’ll be focusing on heat pumps and on Saturday 16
- [Reusable Lewes Cups](https://lewesclimatehub.org/reusable-lewes-cups) - Can you help make a ‘plastic-free’ Bonfire night? We reported last month on reusable ‘Lewes Cups’ making their second appearance at Lewes Bonfire on 5 November to help slash plastic waste. Now there are two key ways you can help with the plastic-free drive: help collect up used ‘Lewes Cups’ on the night – and urge
- [Lewes STEM Festival 2024](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-stem-festival-2024) - Lewes STEM Festival 2024Sunday 17 November, 11am-3pm, Lewes Town Hall, Fisher Street, Age 5+, FREELewes STEM Festival is back for another year to inspire the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Come to the Lewes Climate Hub stall to make your own ‘Windmill of Change’ and try your hand at a host of
- [The March for Clean Water](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-march-for-clean-water) - The March for Clean WaterSunday 3 November, 11am-3pm, starting at Albert Embankment, London (check route & times here)Join this family-friendly march in London, demanding the Government resolve our water emergency. A Lewes contingent led by Love Our Ouse will be going if you’d like to join them, catching the 9.20am Lewes train to Clapham Junction
- [Kitty Manville-Muench and the Changing Chalk project](https://lewesclimatehub.org/kitty-manville-muench-and-the-changing-chalk-project) - Coffee morning at the Hub: Kitty Manville-Muench and the Changing Chalk projectWednesday 27 November, 11am-12.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2DL FREE (donations welcome)Kitty Manville-Muench will join us at our Wednesday Coffee Morning to introduce the Changing Chalk project, where she’s been community and participation apprentice since the start of this year. Led
- [Terry Cannon and the economics of climate change](https://lewesclimatehub.org/terry-cannon-and-the-economics-of-climate-change) - Coffee morning at the Hub: Terry Cannon and the economics of climate changeWednesday 13 November, 11am-12.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2DL FREE (donations welcome)Terry joins us at our Wednesday coffee morning ahead of his talk at the Lewes Headstrong Club on Friday 15 November where he will be discussing the topic
- [Lewes Greenpeace Group relaunch meeting ](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-greenpeace-group-relaunch-meeting) - Lewes Greenpeace Group relaunch meeting Thursday 7 November, 5pm-6.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes (also by Zoom)Greenpeace International used to be based in Lewes before moving to Amsterdam. With environmental protection more urgent than ever, it seems only fitting there should be a Greenpeace group here again. If you’d like to get involved, come
- [Would you like a Cyclehoop in your street?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/would-you-like-a-cyclehoop-in-your-street) - Would you like a Cyclehoop in your street?Cycle Lewes is looking into accessible, secure, weather-resistant, insurable cycle parking in Lewes. In particular, it is looking at piloting a small number of Bikehanger Cyclehoops. Bikehanger Cyclehoops provide secure storage for six bikes within half the space of a car parking bay. The have a number of features designed to
- [Green Christmas at the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/green-christmas-at-the-hub) - Green Christmas at the HubSaturday 23 November-14 December, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2DLDrop into Lewes Climate Hub for a sparkling host of activities and ideas for a festive season that’s gentler on the planet, your pocket – and you!Saturday 23 November: Christmas Toy Swap12 midday to 2pm, free if you donate
- [Making Local Food Accessible to All](https://lewesclimatehub.org/making-local-food-accessible-to-all) - Making Local Food Accessible to All: Ten things we heardIt was standing room only at Lewes Climate Hub’s event exploring how we make local seasonal food accessible to all – part of October’s ‘Love Local Food’ season. Here are some of the key points that came out of the afternoon – including recommendations for action
- [Reptile Walk with Sustainable Hamsey](https://lewesclimatehub.org/reptile-walk-with-sustainable-hamsey) - Reptile Walk with Sustainable Hamsey On Saturday 5 October, a group of 10 local residents joined Sustainable Hamsey for a reptile walk in Offham, reports Will Johanson. Sustainable Hamsey is a voluntary group set up to encourage biodiversity and sustainable practice within the parish.In sunny weather, the group walked a pre-determined ‘survey transect’ through a
- [Come and help plant 400 trees!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/come-and-help-plant-400-trees) - Family Tree-Planting Day: Come and help plant 400 trees!Sunday 1 December, 10am-4pm, Laughton Greenwood, Keeper’s Gate, Park Lane, East Sussex, BN8 6JH. FREE but please sign up here. Come and help with Laughton Greenwood’s most ambitious tree-planting day yet, with a goal to plant up to 400 saplings in this beautiful and ancient community woodland
- [Lewes Home Retrofit Guide launch for building professionals](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-home-retrofit-guide-launch-for-building-professionals) - Lewes Home Retrofit Guide launch for building professionalsThursday 21 November, 6-9pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LUBuilding professionals and homeowners are warmly invited to drinks and nibbles for the launch of the Lewes Home Retrofit Guide. It’s an opportunity to meet the guide’s authors and network with others to see how retrofit to
- [Volunteer with Lewes Community Fridge](https://lewesclimatehub.org/volunteer-with-lewes-community-fridge) - Volunteer with Lewes Community FridgeLewes Community Fridge is looking for more volunteers to help collect and distribute surplus food from local supermarkets and high-street bakeries to help tackle food need – and food waste.Lewes Community Fridge is open on Saturdays 10.30am-12 midday at Lewes Town Hall kitchen, allowing anyone to come and make use of
- [Harvest Feast feeds over 100 with surplus produce!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/harvest-feast-feeds-over-100-with-surplus-produce) - Harvest Feast feeds over 100 with surplus produce! Big congratulations to Lewes Community Fridge and the Community Chef for hosting a four-course Harvest Feast for over 100 people at Lewes Town Hall in October, using donated and surplus produce. Lewes Community Fridge volunteer Stewart Graham-Hyde explains more and how you can help support the Fridge.The
- [Climate Action Sessions with James MacCleary MP](https://lewesclimatehub.org/climate-action-sessions-with-james-maccleary-mp) - Climate Action Sessions with James MacCleary MPIn the first of what is to be a regular session, representatives of Lewes Climate Hub and other local action groups met our MP, James MacCleary online to talk plans and priorities to tackle the climate and nature emergency, including supporting the Climate & Nature Bill [link to https://www.zerohour.uk/climate-and-nature-bill/]
- [Lewes Home Retrofit Guide launches](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-home-retrofit-guide-launches) - Lewes Home Retrofit Guide launchesAs winter approaches, we’re delighted to announce the launch of the Lewes Home Retrofit Guide. Written by Lewes residents, it provides practical, expert advice on ‘retrofitting’ almost any type of home in Lewes to make it more energy efficient, cosier, and cheaper to heat. What the guide coversUsing detailed drawings, the guide
- [Climate Fresk Workshop](https://lewesclimatehub.org/climate-fresk-workshop) - Climate Fresk WorkshopSaturday 26 October, 12 Midday-3pm Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, £5 (book places here)Lewes Climate Hub warmly invites you to Climate Fresk – the game-based climate workshop that’s become a global phenomenon, with 1.8 million people taking part in over 160 countries.When the Climate Hub hosted a Climate Fresk last year,
- [Future-proofing your business for climate change](https://lewesclimatehub.org/future-proofing-your-business-for-climate-change) - Talks and Q&A: Future-proofing your business for climate changeSaturday 26 October, 1pm-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, £8 book places hereIf you run your own business, you might be thinking about what action you should take to address climate change. That can range from trying to reduce your company’s own environmental impact and its
- [Transport season: what happened next?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/transport-season-what-happened-next) - Climate Hub Transport Season: So what happened next?Last summer, over 450 people detailed their challenges to using greener means of travel at the Lewes Climate Hub transport season. Now those findings are forming the basis of a ‘Movement Strategy’ initiative to explore steps to make cleaner, greener travel around Lewes – from walking to cycling
- [People’s Assembly: How can we safeguard our water?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/peoples-assembly-how-can-we-safeguard-our-water) - People’s Assembly: How can we safeguard our water?As part of the Our River, Our Sea! season, Lewes Climate Hub held a People’s Assembly, inviting anyone to come and share their views on what’s needed to protect our water from pollution, drought and other threats. Jane Carpenter looks at what was suggested.The ‘Our River, Our Sea’
- [Cycle Lewes AGM with James MacCleary MP](https://lewesclimatehub.org/cycle-lewes-agm-with-james-maccleary-mp) - Cycle Lewes AGM with James MacCleary MP in conversationFriday 29 November, Xpm-Xpm (AGM starts at Xpm), venue to be detailed, FREEAs part of its annual general meeting, Cycle Lewes will welcome James MacCleary MP to talk about his vision for supporting cycling across the constituency. The AGM session will start at Xpm, reviewing Cycle Lewes’
- [Local Food Season at Lewes Climate Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/local-food-season-at-lewes-climate-hub) - Love Local Food at Lewes Climate HubThis October, join Lewes Climate Hub to celebrate the best of local, seasonal food and explore how we can support it – and make it available to all. All events at Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes unless otherwise stated.Saturday 5 October1pm-3pm – Panel Talk &
- [Volunteer mornings at Lovebrook Farm](https://lewesclimatehub.org/volunteer-mornings-at-lovebrook-farm) - Volunteer mornings at Lovebrook FarmEvery Monday & Tuesday, 10am-1pm, Lovebrook, The Street, Kingston BN7 3NTHelp out at Lovebrook Farm and learn about market gardening, permaculture and regenerative agriculture. All welcome to contribute to this exciting farming project and enjoy a hearty community lunch! No previous experience or ability required. Drop in or email yazmin@lovebrook.org.
- [Youth Representative for The Living Coast Biosphere](https://lewesclimatehub.org/youth-representative-for-the-living-coast-biosphere) - Be a Youth Representative for The Living Coast BiosphereThe Living Coast is a UNESCO World Biosphere Region spanning a stretch of the South Downs and Sussex coast, including Lewes. It’s seeking two youth representatives to help amplify youth voices in its work. These volunteer posts are open to full-time students aged 16-25 living or studying
- [Eco Home Energy Talk: Practicalities of Heat Pumps](https://lewesclimatehub.org/eco-home-energy-talk-practicalities-of-heat-pumps) - Eco Home Energy Talk: Practicalities of Heat PumpsSaturday 9 November, 1pm-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE – plus Energy Champions available 11am-3pmJoin Ovesco for their first of two Eco Home Energy Talks. Project manager Nicki Myers will explain latest developments in heat pumps and the practicalities of installing one to
- [Eco Home Energy Talk: Installing Solar Panels](https://lewesclimatehub.org/eco-home-energy-talk-installing-solar-panels) - Eco Home Energy Talk: Installing Solar PanelsSaturday 16 November, 1pm-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE – plus Energy Champions available 11am-3pmIn Ovesco’s second November Eco Home Energy Talk, project manager Nicki Myers talks about installing Solar PV panels and the advantages of making your own electricity. Lots of time to
- [Laughton Greenwood Day at the Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/laughton-greenwood-day-at-the-hub) - Laughton Greenwood Day at the HubSaturday 2 November, 11am-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LULaughton Greenwood is a beautiful, community ancient woodland just outside Lewes that’s being lovingly restored by members and volunteers. Drop into the Climate Hub to find out about all the wonderful things you can do and see at
- [Lewes Mosaic Project interactive wildlife map](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-mosaic-project-interactive-wildlife-map) - Add to the Lewes Mosaic Project interactive wildlife mapThe Lewes Mosaic Project is working to encourage a network of natural habitats across Lewes, providing homes and food for our wonderful wildlife and bringing the town to life. And everyone is invited to help – with actions big and small!Can you plant a window box with
- [Eco Home Open Houses weekends](https://lewesclimatehub.org/eco-home-open-houses-weekends) - Eco Home Open Houses weekends14-15 September (Barcombe & Lewes) and 21-22 September (Newhaven & Seaford), see website for venues and opening times. FREE For two weekends, homeowners across Lewes District are throwing open their doors so you can see what changes they’ve made to make their properties greener and energy efficient. From modern builds to period properties,
- [VIDEO: Retrofitting a Lewes home](https://lewesclimatehub.org/video-retrofitting-a-lewes-home) - VIDEO: Retrofitting a Lewes home Nevill 2030 is a group of residents who meet to explore how we can respond to the challenge of the climate crisis and decarbonise our neighbourhood. In this video Chris Rowland of OVESCO and Nick Owens, who is a retrofit coordinator, gave a presentation about developing a retrofit plan for
- [Trees on Phoenix Causeway](https://lewesclimatehub.org/trees-on-phoenix-causeway) - Trees on Phoenix Causeway: Friends of Lewes and Human Nature respondThe planning application for The Phoenix development in Lewes, billed to be – according to developers Human Nature – the most sustainable neighbourhood in Europe, is now available for comment on the South Downs National Park Authority website. See more on the SDNPA website here
- [Small electricals: A reader writes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/small-electricals-a-reader-writes) - Small electricals: A reader writes…Jane T emailed Lewes Climate Hub asking: “Do you know if there is anywhere in Lewes that takes old light bulbs and small electrical equipment for people who don’t have a car to get to the tip.” Ann Link gave this response.Hi JaneTo answer your question, I thought I’d have a
- [Free and cheap actions you can take to save energy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/free-and-cheap-actions-you-can-take-to-save-energy) - Free and cheap actions you can take to save energyUnderstand the building you live in: it will have many individual ways to gain and lose heat as well as unique people who live in it!Read your meter or smart meter and you will notice which items use the most power. These are usually appliances that
- [Is it crunch time for our Bus Station?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/is-it-crunch-time-for-our-bus-station) - Is it crunch time for our Bus Station?It has just been confirmed that the meeting at which the South Downs National Park Authority will decide on the latest planning application to replace Lewes Bus Station with housing and re-site bus stops on the busy Phoenix Causeway will take place on Thursday 12 September. So if you
- [Thanks for coming to our garden party!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/thanks-for-coming-to-our-garden-party) - Thanks for coming to our garden party!Lewes Climate Hub finished its Summer season with a late-July party in the beautiful garden of our premises at Lewes House, featuring a wonderful show from local puppeteers Wishworks.‘Tales of the Deep’ starred many creatures of the ocean, a few with Yorkshire accents, plus songs and lots of audience
- [What we found in our riverside litterpick](https://lewesclimatehub.org/what-we-found-in-our-riverside-litterpick) - What we found in our riverside litterpickAs part of the Our River, Our Sea! season at Lewes Climate Hub in July, plastic pollution action group Strandliners hosted a litterpick along the bank of the River Ouse between Willey’s Bridge and the Phoenix Causeway Bridge. As well as collecting litter, volunteers analysed what they found to
- [Climate Justice: The Loss & Damage Exhibition](https://lewesclimatehub.org/climate-justice-the-loss-damage-exhibition) - Climate Justice: The Loss & Damage ExhibitionWednesday 18 September – Saturday 28 September, 11am-3pm (except 22-24 Sept), Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREEThis September, Lewes Climate Hub is proud to host a powerful new photo exhibition created by campaigning group Make Polluters Pay which documents the impacts that climate change is
- [Time to cancel National Highways’ ‘damaging road schemes’?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/time-to-cancel-national-highways-damaging-road-schemes) - Time to cancel National Highways’ ‘damaging road schemes’?Transport Action Network is asking supporters to urge the new Government to cancel current road building schemes and invest in public transport instead. But action is needed before 10 September to influence HM Treasury ahead of the 30 October Budget.Transport Action Network (TAN) says:“We are at a crunch
- [Easy steps to cut the plastic](https://lewesclimatehub.org/easy-steps-to-cut-the-plastic) - Hub and Seasons promote plastic-free shoppingWatch out for a new A5 flyer created by Lewes Climate Hub and The Seasons Wholefoods with tips for plastic-free food shopping in Lewes and how to urge our MPs to make the upcoming UN Global Plastics Treaty as effective as possible. Copies available at Lewes Climate Hub and The
- [Creating a flood risk plan for Piddinghoe](https://lewesclimatehub.org/creating-a-flood-risk-plan-for-piddinghoe) - Creating a flood risk plan for PiddinghoeThe Environment Agency recently visited Piddinghoe to discuss its policy on flooding for the village in collaboration with the Parish Council. Diana Stevenson of Piddinghoe Climate Action explains what happens next.As a village right on the banks of the River Ouse at one of the river’s most tidal points
- [Explore the idea of a People’s Park for Nature](https://lewesclimatehub.org/explore-the-idea-of-a-peoples-park-for-nature) - Explore the idea of a People’s Park for NatureVolunteers across our community have recently been discussing the idea of building a network of interconnected green and blue spaces managed by or for local communities to restore nature and foster a deeper connection with it, reports Dylan Walker of rewilding educators, Wilder Life. Provisionally called the
- [The Future Travelling Roadshow on tour](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-future-travelling-roadshow-on-tour) - The Future Travelling Roadshow on tourThe Future Travelling Roadshow has been out on the road again this summer, travelling to events across East Sussex, including Newick Food Fair and Green Chiddingly, to celebrate and exchange inspiring ideas to support our well-being and the planet. The Roadshow was launched last year by Transition Town Lewes to reach
- [Lewes’ new MP calls loss of Lewes Bus Station “a tragedy”](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-new-mp-calls-loss-of-lewes-bus-station-a-tragedy) - Lewes’ new MP calls loss of Lewes Bus Station “a tragedy”James MacCleary, the new MP for Lewes, chose to spend his first Saturday morning on the job meeting campaigners protesting the loss of Lewes Bus Station – calling plans to redevelop the site for commercial housing “the very last thing the town needs”.The ‘Save Lewes
- [Lewes Allotment Wildlife Surveys](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-allotment-wildlife-surveys) - Lewes Allotment Wildlife SurveysThe Lewes Mosaic Project is a partnership between the Railway Land Wildlife Trust and Common Cause Cooperative which is working to connect wildlife to personal and community wellbeing. As well as supporting green wellbeing activities, the project is helping to grow a network of wildlife-rich habitats across the town.As part of this,
- [Our Council’s updated climate & nature strategy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/our-councils-updated-climate-nature-strategy) - Check out our council’s updated climate & nature strategy Lewes District Council have approved an updated strategy to meet its commitment to generate ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2030 and help tackle the nature crisis. As this may inform Lewes Climate Hub’s forthcoming activities, we’d love you to read it and tell us what you think.
- [Lend us your window!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lend-us-your-window) - Lend us your window!Lewes Climate Hub has a rolling programme of events. So, we’re always looking for windows and noticeboards to display our posters. If you can regularly host an A3 or A4 poster – get in touch at info@lewesclimatehub.org. In return you’ll get invited to our partner thank-you events and get a free tea
- [Support the Climate Hub with the Local Lottery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/support-the-climate-hub-with-the-local-lottery) - Support the Climate Hub with the Local LotteryLewes District Local Lottery is a weekly lottery that raises money for local good causes. Tickets cost just £1 per week for a chance to win a range of cash prizes, with a top prize of £25,000. By choosing Lewes Climate Hub as your community cause, for every £1
- [Our River, Our Sea!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/our-river-our-sea) - Our River, Our Sea! Come and celebrate, learn about and help to protect our local waters – and the amazing wildlife that live in them!Wednesday 3 July – Saturday 20 July, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, FREEAll events at Lewes Climate Hub unless otherwise indicated. THROUGHOUT THE SEASON:Poet in Residence – Ruth LawrenceRuth
- [What happened when the Nevill went glyphosate-free](https://lewesclimatehub.org/what-happened-when-the-nevill-went-glyphosate-free) - What happened when the Nevill went glyphosate-freeOn the Nevill Estate in Lewes, residents have opted out from the controversial pesticide glyphosate being sprayed on pavements and gutters by the county council. Instead, they’re taking on the task of weeding the estate themselves, as Nevill resident Ann Link reports. The dangers of glyphosateGlyphosate is a weedkiller
- [Tactical voting: An evening with James MacCleary](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tactical-voting-an-evening-with-james-maccleary) - Tactical voting: An evening with James MacClearyLots of Green Party supporters will be wondering if they should vote tactically for the Liberal Democrats in the General Election. So Lewes Climate Hub and other local groups invited Lewes’ LibDem candidate James MacCleary to an evening Q&A to ask about his party’s green commitments. Here’s what some
- [Lewes Eco Home Extravaganza welcomes hundreds](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-eco-home-extravaganza-welcomes-hundreds) - Lewes Eco Home Extravaganza welcomes hundreds Almost 300 householders came to the Eco Home Extravaganza at Lewes Town Hall in May. Nicki Myers of community energy company Ovesco, which organised the event, explains why spreading the word about home energy efficiency is now so urgent. It’s great to be able to report that the first
- [Local enterprise: Going zero waste with The Seasons](https://lewesclimatehub.org/local-enterprise-going-zero-waste-with-the-seasons) - Local enterprise: Going zero waste with The Seasons To mark Plastic Free July, Robin Walden of The Seasons Wholefoods in Lewes and Forest Row explains how they’re working to help shoppers to cut out plastic – and offering some special zero-waste July shopping offers too. The Seasons is a local family run business, serving our
- [Join the Lewes Library of Things team](https://lewesclimatehub.org/join-the-lewes-library-of-things-team) - Join the Lewes Library of Things teamLewes Library of Things is a brilliant community-run service that allows anyone to borrow a variety of household items for free – from power tools to camping equipment – rather than going to the expense of buying things they may only use once or twice a year. Now it’s
- [ Talk: Climate Change - Implications for flooding in Lewes and the lower Ouse valley](https://lewesclimatehub.org/talk-climate-change-implications-for-flooding-in-lewes-and-the-lower-ouse-valley) - Talk: Climate Change – Implications for flooding in Lewes and the lower Ouse valleyWednesday 19 June, 7.30pm, Council Chamber, Lewes Town Hall, £4 (free for Friends of Lewes members), or attend by ZoomJohn Gower, retired environmental scientist and Environment Agency climate change/ flood risk manager, will explain the implications of ever-increasing flood risk in Lewes
- [Webinar: Eco Retrofit in conservation areas ](https://lewesclimatehub.org/webinar-eco-retrofit-in-conservation-areas) - Webinar: Eco Retrofit in conservation areas Thursday 22 February, 10am-11.30am, FREE, Book your place hereJoin Community Energy South for a free webinar exploring what householders need to address, and how much planning leeway local authorities have, when looking to eco-retrofit a property in a conservation area, including listed buildings. With domestic households estimated to be responsible for over 20%
- [See our picture gallery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/see-our-picture-gallery) - Lewes Climate Hub opening – in pictures!Saturday 18th March saw the grand opening of Lewes Climate Hub at Lewes House with a colourful and noisy procession from the Railway Land and up the High Street, poetry from world-renowned poets (and Lewes residents) John Agard and Grace Nichols, performances from young Lewes musicians – plus the
- [How can I recycle blister packs for pills and tablets?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/how-can-i-recycle-blister-packs-for-pills-and-tablets) - Your questions answered: How can I recycle blister packs for pills and tablets?SV asks: “My daughter has to take pills every day so we’re looking for a way to recycle the blister packs they come in. Superdrug in Brighton will take them but only small amounts. What are our other options?” We asked award-winning recycling
- [Planet Party in pictures](https://lewesclimatehub.org/planet-party-a-lewes-festival-for-climate-action-2) - Planet Party in pictures A big thank-you to everyone who supported or visited Planet Party: A Lewes Festival for Climate Change on Sunday 19 September. Here are some pictures from a brilliant day. Despite the rain, hundreds of people turned out for Planet Party: A Lewes Festival for Climate Action, held at the Linklater Pavilion
- [Environment: This is maths](https://lewesclimatehub.org/environment-this-is-maths) - Priory School – Environment: This is mathsStudents at Priory school are doing the maths on climate change and the environment. Visit the website here
- [Green Your Money](https://lewesclimatehub.org/green-your-money) - Saturday 6th – Saturday 20th AprilLewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, BN7 2LUJoin us for three Saturday lunchtime talks exploring how we can make finance fit for the planet – from rethinking our economic systems to greening our own savings, pensions and investments.Saturday 6 April, 1pm TALK: Rethinking economic growth What’s the problem
- [Lewes Library of Things](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-library-of-things) - Library of Things and Repair Cafe now openDon’t forget that both Lewes Library of Things and Lewes Repair Café are now both open – enabling us to borrow or repair things – rather than buying new.Lewes Library of Things is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning and has over 120 items to borrow for free
- [Give your bills an energy health check](https://lewesclimatehub.org/energy-bills-health-check) - FREE Energy Bill Help and Advice Free energy advice one to one sessions:Friday 29th April 10am – 12pm Landport Residents Association, 2a Horsfield Road, Lewes BN7 2TAWednesday 4th May 10am – 12pm Walmer Road Rec, Seaford BN25 3RPFriday 20th May 10am – 1pm Landport Residents Association.Contact us:Freephone: 0800 458 9045Text or Call: 07909 816664Email: energyadvice@ovesco.co.ukOne of our local
- [Lewes Library of Things](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-library-of-things-2) - Volunteers needed for Lewes Library of Things Lewes Library of Things is looking for Librarians to be on its rota to book in and out Things that its members have reserved or are returning. Can you help?Lewes Library of Things is a FREE lending service of Things that people need to use but don’t have and
- [Low Traffic Lewes project proposal](https://lewesclimatehub.org/low-traffic-lewes-project-proposal) - Lewes Living Streets and Cycle Lewes have joined forces to put together a project proposal to help make Lewes a low-traffic town, with a focus on reducing traffic along Lewes High Street. The proposals are still at an early stage – and are seeking the bulk of the funding required to determine and draw up
- [Video: Green Money Debate - Divestment vs Engagement](https://lewesclimatehub.org/video-green-money-debate-divestment-vs-engagement) - Video: Green Money Debate - Divestment vs Engagement In the second of our films from Lewes Climate Hub’s ‘Green Your Money’ season, Divest East Sussex and sustainabile investment specialist Richard Tyszkiewicz debate whether divesting from or engaging with companies is the best way for shareholders to stop big business from trashing the planet.
- [Lewes Allotments Wildlife Surveys](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-allotments-wildlife-surveys) - Lewes Allotments Wildlife SurveysThe Lewes Mosaic Project is a partnership between the Railway Land Wildlife Trust and Common Cause Cooperative which is working to connect wildlife to personal and community wellbeing. As well as supporting green wellbeing activities, the project is helping to grow a network of wildlife-rich habitats across the town.As part of this,
- [Taking steps for wildlife](https://lewesclimatehub.org/taking-steps-for-wildlife) - Taking steps for wildlife A season celebrating how we can all help our local Swifts, wildflowers, bees and trees!Wednesday 24 April – Saturday 15 June, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU ADD TO OUR BIG COLLAGE!Throughout the “Taking Steps for Wildlife” season, contribute to our wall collage, sharing what you
- [Onezero: Revolutionising home energy in Lewes (and soon Brighton)](https://lewesclimatehub.org/onezero-revolutionizing-home-energy-in-lewes-and-soon-brighton) - Onezero: Revolutionising home energy in Lewes (and soon Brighton)Onezero is a new local enterprise that’s on a mission to make it easy to introduce green energy improvements at home – starting with homes here in Lewes, and soon Brighton too. Founder and CEO Howard Johns explains what’s been happening since Onezero’s launch last year.It’s hard
- [Updated cycle map of Lewes now available!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/updated-cycle-map-of-lewes-now-available) - Updated cycle map of Lewes now available!The fifth edition of the Cycle Lewes cycle map has landed and is now available in Lewes Climate Hub!A number of new routes feature in the latest map, including the new cycle path between Polegate and Firle, a bridleway from Lewes to Iford and the recently completed Egrets Way
- [Plans to retrofit Council Homes in Lewes District](https://lewesclimatehub.org/plans-to-retrofit-council-homes-in-lewes-district) - Plans to retrofit Council Homes in Lewes District Suzy Nelson reports for Lewes Climate Hub on Lewes District Council’s plans for retrofitting Council homes to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and improve energy efficiency.This March, Lewes District Council heard the good news that its bid for a government grant to decarbonise the District’s Council homes
- [15 things we learned about surface water flooding in Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/15-things-we-learned-about-surface-water-flooding-in-lewes) - 15 things we learned about surface water flooding in Lewes At a Saturday talk in April, experts and local group representatives explored the risk of surface water flooding in Lewes and how it can be mitigated. Ann Link looks at 15 things we learned. In April, Lewes Climate Hub and Friends of Lewes co-hosted what we
- [Bee part of the solution and grow a bee banquet!](https://lewesclimatehub.org/bee-part-of-the-solution-and-grow-a-bee-banquet) - Bee part of the solution and grow a bee banquet! Each year, Plantlife and Wildflower Lewes (among others!) ask you to leave your lawn to grow throughout May. Lesley Healey of Wildflower Lewes explains why it’s so critical – with tips from Plantlife on nurturing a flowery lawn.Each year, Plantlife and Wildflower Lewes (among others!) ask
- [Video: What’s wrong with economic growth?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/video-whats-wrong-with-economic-growth) - Worth watching: What’s wrong with economic growth? As part of Lewes Climate Hub’s ‘Green Your Money’ season, Oliver Dudok van Heel, Fellow of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity, looks at the flaws of our addiction to growth and how we can rethink what ‘economic prosperity’ looks like.
- [Net Zero 360 course](https://lewesclimatehub.org/net-zero-360-course) - Net Zero 360: Free business sustainability courseMonday 20 May, 9.30am-4pm, Newhaven Marine Workshops, FREEA free one-day workshop for businesses in Lewes District and Eastbourne to help get to grips with sustainability and further your business’s journey towards net zero carbon emissions. Clean Growth UK, a university-led innovation network, has partnered with Lewes and Eastbourne Councils
- [15 things we learnt at 'Rethink Rubbish'](https://lewesclimatehub.org/15-things-we-learnt-at-rethink-rubbish) - 15 things we learnt at ‘Rethink Rubbish’ Lewes Climate Hub’s Rethink Rubbish season in March covered an array of topics from tackling plastic pollution to what happens to our kerbside recycling to how new materials might allow us to ‘design out waste’. Ann Link takes stock of some of the most useful and surprising things
- [Eco renovation from someone who's done it](https://lewesclimatehub.org/eco-renovation-from-someone-whos-done-it) - Eco-renovation guidance from someone who’s done it!Following the recent Warm Your Home! season at Lewes Climate Hub, we were delighted to receive these resources from Judith Leary-Joyce, drawing on her own ‘eco-renovation’ journey. Valuable for anyone looking to make their home warmer, greener and cheaper to run.Judith emailed Lewes Climate Hub: “I’ve just been sent
- [Imbolc Ceremony Poem by Ruth Lawrence](https://lewesclimatehub.org/imbolc-ceremony-poem-by-ruth-lawrence) - Ruth Lawrence, a Lewes based poet, came along to our Imbolc ceremony on 3rd Feb and wrote a poem for the occasion. Here it is in its full glory: All Spring Leaps From Her Vreeshey has waited out winter, kept her hearth burning, while embers of willow have singed the rushes that line her den.
- [In pictures: Plant Power! with Western Road Primary School](https://lewesclimatehub.org/in-pictures-plant-power-with-western-road-primary-school) - In pictures: Plant Power! with Western Road Primary School​ A Saturday in February saw Western Road students take over Lewes Climate Hub to celebrate growing, gardening and to showcase their projects to increase biodiversity in their school grounds. Thanks to all the pupils and teachers for a great day! Over the last couple of years
- [Community Fridge wins Civic Award](https://lewesclimatehub.org/community-fridge-wins-civic-award) - Community Fridge wins Civic AwardLewes Community Fridge, part of Lewes Climate Hub, has been recognised for its contribution to the town by Lewes Town Council, as Jane Carpenter, who helped to set up the Fridge, reports Lewes Community Fridge, based at 2 Fisher Street, has received a Civic Award from Lewes Town Council, having been
- [Celebrating Swifts](https://lewesclimatehub.org/celebrating-swifts) - Celebrating SwiftsWednesday 24 April-Saturday 4 May, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, FREETo welcome the Swifts back to Lewes at the end of April, Lewes Swift Supporters will be hosting their “Celebrating Swifts” season at Lewes Climate Hub.Drop into Lewes Climate Hub to find out more about these amazing red-listed birds, where
- [Protect yourself from surface water flooding](https://lewesclimatehub.org/protect-yourself-from-surface-water-flooding) - How to protect yourself from surface water floodingNEW DATE: Saturday 30 March, 11am-12.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LUAs climate change results in more severe rainfall, join Friends of Lewes to discuss practical steps to help protect your home and community from surface water flooding, and get answers to your questions about
- [Rethink rubbish](https://lewesclimatehub.org/rethink-rubbish) - Saturday 2 March to Sunday 17 March​ Saturday 2 March: Turning the tide on plasticTALK 1pm-2.15pm: StrandlinersStrandliners is a Sussex -based grassroots action group seeking to tackle plastic pollution by collecting plastic waste from our local beaches, coasts and riverbanks then tracing and analysing its source – providing a data-rich picture for preventative action. Executive
- [Save the Date: Green Your Money](https://lewesclimatehub.org/save-the-date-green-your-money) - Saturday 6th – Saturday 20th AprilLewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, BN7 2LUSaturday 6 April, 1pm TALK: Rethinking economic growth Oliver Dudok van Heel, fellow of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity, looks at the flaws of our addiction to growth and how we can rethink what ‘economic prosperity’ looks like.Saturday
- [Happy 1st Birthday to the Climate Hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/happy-1st-birthday-to-the-climate-hub) - Happy 1st Birthday to the Climate Hub Saturday 16 March, Midday-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, FREELewes Climate Hub celebrates its first year at Lewes House this month. To celebrate we’re having a Saturday afternoon of music, cake and more – and inviting everyone to drop by and say what they’d
- [Nevill Bus Timetable](https://lewesclimatehub.org/nevill-bus-timetable) - Moving with the times: Nevill produces its own bus timetable Ann Link reports on a resident-driven initiative on Lewes’ Nevill Estate to get more people using the local buses – by knowing when they will turn up. It started at a bus stop. I showed Sarah O’Kane my pocket list of buses back from Lewes
- [Love Our Ouse's River People Tour](https://lewesclimatehub.org/love-our-ouses-river-people-tour) - Love Our Ouse’s River People TourSaturday, 23 March, 11am-4pm, Malling Community Centre, Spences Lane, Lewes BN7 2HQ, FREEJoin Love Our Ouse for the Lewes leg of its River People Tour, with talks, debates, activities, and stalls. Take part in river community mapping, contribute your ideas to the ground-breaking ‘Rights of River Charter’ for the Ouse
- [ESCC Local Transport Plan](https://lewesclimatehub.org/escc-local-transport-plan) - ESCC Local Transport Plan: The good, the bad and the uglyEast Sussex County Council’s latest Local Transport Plan is out for consultation and all of us have until Sunday 25 February to comment on it. Shane Snow, Lewes resident and transport professional, takes a look at what’s in it What is the East Sussex Local
- [Lewes District Anti-Racism Alliance](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lewes-district-anti-racism-alliance)
- [Retrofitting in a conservation area](https://lewesclimatehub.org/retrofitting-in-a-conservation-area) - Retrofitting a home in a conservation areaLocal architectural academic Suzy Nelson reports on the recent talks by Chris Proctor and Alex Moojen (pictured) at Lewes Climate Hub on what can and can’t be done to homes in the Lewes Conservation Area to reduce draughts and improve energy efficiency.In October, the South Downs Park National Park
- [Support wildlife in Lewes allotments](https://lewesclimatehub.org/support-wildlife-in-lewes-allotments) - Support wildlife in Lewes allotmentsDo you have an allotment? The Lewes Mosaic project is developing a programme of wildlife surveys and workshops to identify the rich biodiversity currently and potentially to be found on allotment sites in and around Lewes– and it wants your help!To kickstart its allotment project, the Lewes Mosaic project has produced
- [Support wildlife in Lewes allotments](https://lewesclimatehub.org/wildlife-in-allotments) - Support wildlife in Lewes allotmentsDo you have an allotment? The Lewes Mosaic project is developing a programme of wildlife surveys and workshops to identify the rich biodiversity currently and potentially to be found on allotment sites in and around Lewes– and it wants your help!To kickstart its allotment project, the Lewes Mosaic project has produced
- [The affordable home retrofit](https://lewesclimatehub.org/the-affordable-home-retrofit) - The affordable home retrofitThanks to everyone who’s attended Lewes Climate Hub’s ‘Warm Your Home!’ season of talks. Here’s the first one to view online, with Nicki Myers of Ovesco looking at low-cost retrofit measures that could save the average family home £850 a year.
- [Warm your home](https://lewesclimatehub.org/warm-your-home-2) - Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU11 November – 9 December, Wed-Sat 11am-3pmA season of practical ideas and expert advice to make your home warmer, greener and cheaper to run Saturday Talks and Q&AsJoin us at the Hub for three Saturday talks by home energy and insulation experts, with plenty of time to
- [Nevill 2030 energy upgrades](https://lewesclimatehub.org/nevill-2030-energy-upgrades) - Nevill 2030: Home Energy Upgrades meeting Wednesday 8 November, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Highdown RoadNevill 2030 will report back on its work on whole house retrofit assessments, which have been subsidised by a grant from Lewes Town Council. We have applied to other funders for a grant to produce a home energy action guide for
- [Basic Bikery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/basic-bikery) - Basic Bikery Saturday 7th October, 11am-3pm, The Sheds, Phoenix Place, Lewes, BN7 1JXBike fixing, bike security marking, advice on e-bikes, kids’ bikes and much more – including a workshop to discuss setting up an active travel hub in Lewes.
- [Can you host a House Martin cup?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/can-you-host-a-house-martin-cup) - Can you host a House Martin cup? Lewes Swift Supporters are interested in hearing from anyone who lives in a house in Lewes where House Martins have built a nest in the recent past.Having already installed almost 200 Swift nest boxes, they have funding to provide and some install artificial House Martin nest cups.Like Swifts,
- [Really wild at Wilder Ways Festival](https://lewesclimatehub.org/really-wild-at-wilder-ways-festival) - Really wild at Wilder Ways Festival Big thanks to everyone who visited the Lewes Climate Hub animal-mask making stall at the Wilder Ways Festival at the Railway Land at the end of September. And huge congratulations to the Railway Land Wildlife Trust for a brilliant day with lots to see, do, hear (and feel!) to
- [Making our front gardens sustainable](https://lewesclimatehub.org/making-our-front-gardens-sustainable)
- [Rights of River attracting national interest](https://lewesclimatehub.org/rights-of-river-attracting-national-interest) - Rights of River attracting national interest Love Our Ouse has been inundated with national enquiries since Lewes District Council passed a motion in February to explore with local communities and relevant stakeholders the implementation of Rights of Rivers for the Ouse for possible endorsement in 2025, says founding director Natasha Padbury. As a result of
- [Flexibus – the easy way to get around?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/flexibus-the-easy-way-to-get-around) - Flexibus – the easy way to get around?A new on-demand rideshare service has been launched, connecting parts of East Sussex with limited or no bus service to major towns including Lewes. So how does it stack up? Travel Man at Travel Log Lewes has been giving it a spin.With no fanfare and little publicity East
- [Are we there yet?](https://lewesclimatehub.org/are-we-there-yet) - Are we there yet? Imagining travel in Lewes 2030 Saturday 1 July, 11am-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, BN7 2LUJoin Lewes Climate Hub for the last day of its “Are We There Yet” travel season, including a facilitated People’s Assembly, bike security-marking, and a town bike ride with Dr Bike.Events on Saturday
- [Calendar](https://lewesclimatehub.org/calendar) - Event Details

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- [Home](https://lewesclimatehub.org/) - Lewes Climate Hub brings together over 50 local groups working on the climate and ecological emergency, with practical advice on actions residents and organisations can take.
- [Welcome to https://lewesclimatehub.org](https://lewesclimatehub.org/welcome-to-http-lewesclimatehub-org) - This is your homepage. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). As a logged in WordPress user, you can edit this page by clicking the Edit Page button in the Toolbar. The page might introduce yourself, or your
- [Switch your bank](https://lewesclimatehub.org/switch-your-bank) - Switch your bank Banks are funding the destruction of our planet, with our money! WE can do something about it, right now.We have produced a leaflet that:Tells the truth about Barclays and other Banks. Shows fact finding links and other ways you can help.Has a cut off pre- written letter to fill in and send to
- [Renaturing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/renaturing) - In February we held our first Lewes Climate Hub and SEA webinar event!As we move toward Spring 2021, there is a simple and very real thing we can do to improve life where we are right now – and that is to learn more about Renaturing and Rewilding. Hear all about the basic principles to
- [Privacy Policy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/privacy-policy) - Who we are Our website address is: https://lewesclimatehub.org. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from
- [CEE bill](https://lewesclimatehub.org/cee-bill) - Following the temporary suspension of Friday sittings in Parliament, the CEE Bill currently does not have a second reading scheduled. Campaigners are working to ensure it does return to the parliamentary agenda. We’ll keep you posted! If the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) bill becomes law, it will give us a serious plan to address
- [Contact](https://lewesclimatehub.org/contact) - AddressLewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2LUOpen Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm.We are around 5 minutes walk from Lewes Railway Station and very close to several bus routes. Please consider walking, cycling or using public transport to visit us.If you’re arriving by car, there are several car parks within
- [News & events](https://lewesclimatehub.org/news) - News and events If you have something you’d like us to add please email us with the details.Previous editions of our newsletters can be found here, click on the dates:January 2026 | February 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | June 2026 | July 2026January 2025 | February 2025 | March
- [Reduce Recycle](https://lewesclimatehub.org/reduce-recycle) - Lewes Repair, Reuse and recycle Network See our 2026 directory below Every item repaired locally keeps money in the community, cuts landfill, saves… Read More » Repair Share Eco Fair Repair Share Eco Fair Saturday 20 June, 10.30am-3pm, Lewes Town Hall (Corn Exchange), Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7… Read More » The Mica-Scope: A Town of
- [Partner Groups](https://lewesclimatehub.org/partner-groups) - Partner groups Lewes Climate Hub is an alliance of local environmental and community groups. We aim to provide a central information and networking point on all climate and environment-related projects, events and activities happening in and around Lewes. This includes practical advice on activities from home retrofitting to improving energy efficiency and biodiversity, and also
- [Wellbeing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/wellbeing) - Say what peace means in your everyday life Survey: What does peace mean in everyday life? On behalf of the Lewes Active Peace Group...Read More From struggle to strength: Participatory workshop for women From struggle to strength: Participatory workshop for women Sunday 8 March, 10am-12 noon, The Studio at...Read More Climate Cafe Lewes What is
- [Lifestyle](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lifestyle) - Lifestyle - simple changes can have a big impact​ Tackling the challenges facing our climate and natural environment first and foremost requires urgent action by governments and big business. But there are also measures we can each take in our day-to-day lives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support and protect biodiversity. See what’s happening
- [Buildings](https://lewesclimatehub.org/buildings) - Lewes Planning Group Lewes Planning Group Lewes Planning Group is a community group set up to help ensure that...Read More LCHub What the Government’s Warm Homes Plan means for your home What the Government’s Warm Homes Plan means for your home Nicki Myers of community energy company...Read More LCHub Date for Diary: The Future Electric
- [Water](https://lewesclimatehub.org/water) - Report: Turning the River Ouse charter into practice Report: Turning the River Ouse charter into practice Love Our Ouse and partners have published the report to come out...Read More Join the Love Our Ouse team Join the Love Our Ouse team Love Our Ouse has become internationally known for its pioneering work to make the...Read
- [Science & solutions](https://lewesclimatehub.org/science-solutions) - Science & solutions - why we need to act now Video: What’s creating climate change? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfRjOB4HnqY Talk: ‘What’s causing climate change?’ with Matthew Bird As part of the ‘What’s happening to our planet?’...Read More Climate Clock SIGN UP TO CREATE A CLOCK FOR YOUR CITY, SCHOOL, OR COMMUNITY The Lifeline and Deadline on the...Read More
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- [Energy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/energy) - Give your bills an energy health check FREE Energy Bill Help and Advice Free energy advice one to one sessions: Friday 29th April...Read More Free and cheap actions you can take to save energy Free and cheap actions you can take to save energy Understand the building you live in:...Read More Energy use and reduction
- [Gallery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/gallery) - Lewes Climate Hub opening – in pictures!Saturday 18th March saw the grand opening of Lewes Climate Hub at Lewes House with a colourful and noisy procession from the Railway Land and up the High Street, poetry from world-renowned poets (and Lewes residents) John Agard and Grace Nichols, performances from young Lewes musicians – plus the
- [Lifestyle - Copy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/lifestyle-copy) - Lifestyle - simple changes can have a big impact​ Tackling the challenges facing our climate and natural environment first and foremost requires urgent action by governments and big business. But there are also measures we can each take in our day-to-day lives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support and protect biodiversity. See what’s happening
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- [Food & Farming](https://lewesclimatehub.org/food-farming) - Sustainable Farming Incentive excludes small growers Community Supported Agriculture Sustainable Farming Incentive excludes small growers Community Supported Agriculture UK (CSA UK) has...Read More Lewes Community Fridge needs volunteers.. can you help? Lewes Community Fridge needs volunteers.. can you help? Lewes Community Fridge has now been established for...Read More Food Season: Nourishing our Community Food Season:
- [Transport & Air](https://lewesclimatehub.org/transport-air) - Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Imagining travel in Lewes 2030 Saturday 1 July, 11am-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High...Read More Low Traffic Lewes project proposal Lewes Living Streets and Cycle Lewes have joined forces to put together a project proposal to help make Lewes a...Read More 1 TransportTransport accounts for
- [Biodiversity](https://lewesclimatehub.org/biodiversity-2) - No posts found! Share your favourite Lewes tree Image: Audrey Jarvis Share your favourite Lewes tree Do you know Lewes is accredited as an Arboretum Town because of...Read More Load More No posts found! Biodiversity and the Lewes district Biodiversity describes the variety of all the interdependent living beings on our Earth: microorganisms, plants, animals

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- [insulation](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/insulation)
- [energy saving](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/energy-saving)
- [energy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/energy)
- [electric bike](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/electric-bike)
- [e-bike](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/e-bike)
- [air pollution](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/air-pollution)
- [safer cycling](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/safer-cycling)
- [living streets](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/living-streets)
- [railway land trust](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/railway-land-trust)
- [county council](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/county-council)
- [divest](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/divest)
- [traffic](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/traffic)
- [low traffic](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/low-traffic)
- [lewes living streets](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-living-streets)
- [transport](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/transport)
- [air](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/air)
- [pollution](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/pollution)
- [lewes high street](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-high-street)
- [climate](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate)
- [reuse](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/reuse)
- [reduce](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/reduce)
- [recycle](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/recycle)
- [waste](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/waste)
- [library of things](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/library-of-things)
- [clock](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/clock)
- [science](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/science)
- [maths](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/maths)
- [youtube](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/youtube)
- [video](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/video)
- [webinar](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/webinar)
- [zoom](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/zoom)
- [talks](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/talks)
- [online](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/online)
- [eco fair](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/eco-fair)
- [SEA](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sea)
- [ouse](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ouse)
- [eventbrite](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/eventbrite)
- [XR Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/xr-lewes)
- [extinction rebellion](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/extinction-rebellion)
- [diversity lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/diversity-lewes)
- [divest East Sussex](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/divest-east-sussex)
- [ovesco](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ovesco)
- [energy champion](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/energy-champion)
- [Depot](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/depot)
- [fossil fuels](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/fossil-fuels)
- [ESCC](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/escc)
- [climate action](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate-action)
- [climate change](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate-change)
- [fuel](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/fuel)
- [planet party](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/planet-party)
- [festival](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/festival)
- [birds](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/birds)
- [Lewes FC](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-fc)
- [film](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/film)
- [talk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/talk)
- [exhibition](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/exhibition)
- [energy bills](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/energy-bills)
- [money](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/money)
- [solar](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/solar)
- [sustainability](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sustainability)
- [young people](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/young-people)
- [christmas](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/christmas)
- [Railway Land](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/railway-land)
- [coat of hopes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/coat-of-hopes)
- [Barbara Keal](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/barbara-keal)
- [food bank](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/food-bank)
- [emergency food](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/emergency-food)
- [landport](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/landport)
- [malling](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/malling)
- [fitzjohns](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/fitzjohns)
- [Seahaven storehouse](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/seahaven-storehouse)
- [Ringmer foodbank](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ringmer-foodbank)
- [newhaven foodbank](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/newhaven-foodbank)
- [havens food cooperative](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/havens-food-cooperative)
- [Landport community cafe](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/landport-community-cafe)
- [warm home](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/warm-home)
- [warm homes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/warm-homes)
- [wellbeing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wellbeing)
- [climate cafe](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate-cafe)
- [Nevill 2030](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/nevill-2030)
- [sustainable living](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sustainable-living)
- [recycle library of things](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/recycle-library-of-things)
- [piddinghoe](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/piddinghoe)
- [composting](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/composting)
- [cycling](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/cycling)
- [artwave](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/artwave)
- [walk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/walk)
- [love our ouse](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/love-our-ouse)
- [community](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/community)
- [repair](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/repair)
- [lewes repair cafe](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-repair-cafe)
- [retrofitting](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/retrofitting)
- [compost club](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/compost-club)
- [growing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/growing)
- [lewes pound](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-pound)
- [lewes swift supporters](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-swift-supporters)
- [volunteer](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/volunteer)
- [bus station](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/bus-station)
- [building](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/building)
- [community fridge](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/community-fridge)
- [warm home box](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/warm-home-box)
- [Friends of Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/friends-of-lewes)
- [Tree planting](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/tree-planting)
- [Trees](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/trees)
- [Lewes Arboretum](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-arboretum)
- [soil and soul](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/soil-and-soul)
- [warm](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/warm)
- [heat pump](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/heat-pump)
- [dirty water](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/dirty-water)
- [naturelinks](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/naturelinks)
- [human nature](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/human-nature)
- [phoenix causeway](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/phoenix-causeway)
- [anxiety](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/anxiety)
- [river mapping](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/river-mapping)
- [LOO](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/loo)
- [climate fresk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate-fresk)
- [jobs](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/jobs)
- [are we there yet](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/are-we-there-yet)
- [bees](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/bees)
- [butterflies](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/butterflies)
- [rights of river](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/rights-of-river)
- [recycling](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/recycling)
- [blister packs](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/blister-packs)
- [pills](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/pills)
- [tablets](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/tablets)
- [Divestment](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/divestment)
- [flexibus](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/flexibus)
- [bus](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/bus)
- [travelman](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/travelman)
- [laughton greenwood](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/laughton-greenwood)
- [Lewes railway Land Wildlife Trust](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-railway-land-wildlife-trust)
- [volunteering](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/volunteering)
- [front gardens](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/front-gardens)
- [sustainable gardens](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sustainable-gardens)
- [Wilder ways festival](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wilder-ways-festival)
- [rewilding](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/rewilding)
- [childrens activities](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/childrens-activities)
- [mask making](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mask-making)
- [reparation](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/reparation)
- [house martins](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/house-martins)
- [house martin cup](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/house-martin-cup)
- [get bikery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/get-bikery)
- [basic bikery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/basic-bikery)
- [active travel](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/active-travel)
- [home energy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/home-energy)
- [retrofit](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/retrofit)
- [house](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/house)
- [lewes bonfire](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-bonfire)
- [reusable cups](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/reusable-cups)
- [solar panels](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/solar-panels)
- [home](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/home)
- [willife](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/willife)
- [common cause](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/common-cause)
- [conservation area](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/conservation-area)
- [heat pumps](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/heat-pumps)
- [climate anxiety](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate-anxiety)
- [loveourouse](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/loveourouse)
- [citizen science](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/citizen-science)
- [buses](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/buses)
- [peoples assembly](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/peoples-assembly)
- [plants](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/plants)
- [eco retrofit](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/eco-retrofit)
- [conservation](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/conservation)
- [CES](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ces)
- [town](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/town)
- [rubbish](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/rubbish)
- [plastic](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/plastic)
- [ocean clean up](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ocean-clean-up)
- [repair cafe](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/repair-cafe)
- [big plastic count](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/big-plastic-count)
- [strandliners](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/strandliners)
- [pair up](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/pair-up)
- [superlooper](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/superlooper)
- [litter pick](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/litter-pick)
- [flooding](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/flooding)
- [surface water](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/surface-water)
- [save the date](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/save-the-date)
- [green money](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/green-money)
- [finance](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/finance)
- [birthday](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/birthday)
- [school](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/school)
- [plant power](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/plant-power)
- [western road](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/western-road)
- [bus timetable](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/bus-timetable)
- [poem](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/poem)
- [ruth lawrence](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ruth-lawrence)
- [imbolc](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/imbolc)
- [nature](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/nature)
- [rethink rubbish](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/rethink-rubbish)
- [what we do](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/what-we-do)
- [about](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/about)
- [award](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/award)
- [Mayor of Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mayor-of-lewes)
- [arboretum](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/arboretum)
- [wildlife](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wildlife)
- [net zero](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/net-zero)
- [green growth](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/green-growth)
- [newhaven](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/newhaven)
- [economy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/economy)
- [mosaic](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mosaic)
- [survey](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/survey)
- [MP](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mp)
- [East Sussex](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/east-sussex)
- [Lewes mosaic](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-mosaic)
- [allotment](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/allotment)
- [council homes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/council-homes)
- [lewes district](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-district)
- [cycle map](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/cycle-map)
- [bicycle](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/bicycle)
- [onezero](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/onezero)
- [dolphin project](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/dolphin-project)
- [beavers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/beavers)
- [eco house](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/eco-house)
- [Lewes District Council](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-district-council)
- [local lottery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/local-lottery)
- [window](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/window)
- [poster](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/poster)
- [Peoples park](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/peoples-park)
- [dylan walker](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/dylan-walker)
- [eco open houses](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/eco-open-houses)
- [small elecrtricals](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/small-elecrtricals)
- [strategy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/strategy)
- [future](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/future)
- [travelling](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/travelling)
- [roadshow](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/roadshow)
- [greencuisine](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/greencuisine)
- [beaver](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/beaver)
- [seasons](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/seasons)
- [apple tasting](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/apple-tasting)
- [food season](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/food-season)
- [coffee morning](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/coffee-morning)
- [roads](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/roads)
- [government](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/government)
- [litterpick](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/litterpick)
- [lewes climate hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-climate-hub)
- [garden party](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/garden-party)
- [wishworks](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wishworks)
- [flood](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/flood)
- [nevill 3030](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/nevill-3030)
- [nevill](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/nevill)
- [green business](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/green-business)
- [future proof](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/future-proof)
- [panel talk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/panel-talk)
- [workshop](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/workshop)
- [Green home energy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/green-home-energy)
- [nicki myers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/nicki-myers)
- [Imogen Makepeace](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/imogen-makepeace)
- [Audrey Jarvis](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/audrey-jarvis)
- [wellbeing tree](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wellbeing-tree)
- [lewes mosaic project](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-mosaic-project)
- [railway land wildlife trust](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/railway-land-wildlife-trust)
- [lovebrook farm](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lovebrook-farm)
- [living coast biosphere](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/living-coast-biosphere)
- [youth](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/youth)
- [Reptiles](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/reptiles)
- [Hamsey](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/hamsey)
- [slow worm](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/slow-worm)
- [common lizard](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/common-lizard)
- [Harvest Feast](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/harvest-feast)
- [Lewes Community Fridge](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-community-fridge)
- [Community Chef](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/community-chef)
- [bonfire](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/bonfire)
- [james mccleary](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/james-mccleary)
- [3VA](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/3va)
- [community award](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/community-award)
- [home retrofit guide](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/home-retrofit-guide)
- [deeper green](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/deeper-green)
- [ian mckay](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ian-mckay)
- [suzy nelson](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/suzy-nelson)
- [ann link](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ann-link)
- [stem](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/stem)
- [science fair](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/science-fair)
- [changing chalk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/changing-chalk)
- [march for clean water](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/march-for-clean-water)
- [eco home energy talk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/eco-home-energy-talk)
- [PV](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/pv)
- [stitch and mend](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/stitch-and-mend)
- [sewing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sewing)
- [friday](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/friday)
- [terry cannon](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/terry-cannon)
- [economics](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/economics)
- [greenpeace](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/greenpeace)
- [local food](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/local-food)
- [peoples assemblies](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/peoples-assemblies)
- [democracy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/democracy)
- [power](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/power)
- [thermal imaging camera](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/thermal-imaging-camera)
- [explore](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/explore)
- [stand up to racism](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/stand-up-to-racism)
- [windmills](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/windmills)
- [mark engineer](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mark-engineer)
- [cyclehoop](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/cyclehoop)
- [bike lock](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/bike-lock)
- [grown in Lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/grown-in-lewes)
- [book](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/book)
- [winterbourne poems](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/winterbourne-poems)
- [winterbourne](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/winterbourne)
- [jack broadley](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/jack-broadley)
- [guy gladstone](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/guy-gladstone)
- [new year](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/new-year)
- [plant hunt](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/plant-hunt)
- [the work that reconnects](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/the-work-that-reconnects)
- [joanna macy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/joanna-macy)
- [CANN](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/cann)
- [climate and nature bill](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate-and-nature-bill)
- [wolf](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wolf)
- [10 resolutions](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/10-resolutions)
- [lewes retrofit forum](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-retrofit-forum)
- [carbon foorprint](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/carbon-foorprint)
- [CES energy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ces-energy)
- [books](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/books)
- [parliament](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/parliament)
- [cargo bikes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/cargo-bikes)
- [lewes local plan](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-local-plan)
- [partner group](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/partner-group)
- [powders](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/powders)
- [potions](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/potions)
- [lotions](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lotions)
- [natural cleaning](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/natural-cleaning)
- [compost](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/compost)
- [natural skincare](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/natural-skincare)
- [localism survey](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/localism-survey)
- [Greener Hassocks and Ditchling](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/greener-hassocks-and-ditchling)
- [SDNP Local Plan](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sdnp-local-plan)
- [Football](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/football)
- [greencuisine trust](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/greencuisine-trust)
- [larder](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/larder)
- [Lewes floods](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-floods)
- [forum](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/forum)
- [matthew bird](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/matthew-bird)
- [local democracy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/local-democracy)
- [river charter](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/river-charter)
- [Lewes Climate Hub birthday](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-climate-hub-birthday)
- [dinah lee morgan](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/dinah-lee-morgan)
- [sculpture](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sculpture)
- [cargo bike](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/cargo-bike)
- [furniture now](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/furniture-now)
- [buzz club](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/buzz-club)
- [devolution](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/devolution)
- [Lewes Town Council](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-town-council)
- [mayor](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mayor)
- [wild](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wild)
- [craftivism](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/craftivism)
- [church](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/church)
- [chris Packham](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/chris-packham)
- [knitting](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/knitting)
- [James MacCleary](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/james-maccleary)
- [walk leader](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/walk-leader)
- [local government](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/local-government)
- [consultation](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/consultation)
- [Lewes Refugee Support](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-refugee-support)
- [refugees](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/refugees)
- [community energy south](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/community-energy-south)
- [kings award](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/kings-award)
- [low carbon](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/low-carbon)
- [energy champions](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/energy-champions)
- [bike](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/bike)
- [lewes urban arboretum](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-urban-arboretum)
- [tree festival](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/tree-festival)
- [motherload](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/motherload)
- [furniture](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/furniture)
- [family bike ride](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/family-bike-ride)
- [waterblitz](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/waterblitz)
- [blue sky conversations](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/blue-sky-conversations)
- [Greenpeace lewes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/greenpeace-lewes)
- [greenwire](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/greenwire)
- [community energy pathways](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/community-energy-pathways)
- [france](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/france)
- [holidays](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/holidays)
- [fermenting](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/fermenting)
- [lewes retrofit guide](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-retrofit-guide)
- [eco renovation](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/eco-renovation)
- [lobby parliament](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lobby-parliament)
- [refill](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/refill)
- [harveys](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/harveys)
- [lansdown](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lansdown)
- [tom paine](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/tom-paine)
- [asphalt](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/asphalt)
- [resilience](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/resilience)
- [worth reading](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/worth-reading)
- [love anger and betrayal](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/love-anger-and-betrayal)
- [jonathon porritt](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/jonathon-porritt)
- [partner groups](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/partner-groups)
- [makers directory](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/makers-directory)
- [green united](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/green-united)
- [peoples park for nature](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/peoples-park-for-nature)
- [star brewery](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/star-brewery)
- [plastics treaty](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/plastics-treaty)
- [sycamore gap](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sycamore-gap)
- [nourishing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/nourishing)
- [the makers directory](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/the-makers-directory)
- [lewes bus station](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-bus-station)
- [wetlands](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wetlands)
- [landport brooks](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/landport-brooks)
- [river ouse](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/river-ouse)
- [climate deniers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate-deniers)
- [James McCleary MP](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/james-mccleary-mp)
- [nevill coffee collective](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/nevill-coffee-collective)
- [ringmer](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ringmer)
- [apple day](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/apple-day)
- [family swap shop](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/family-swap-shop)
- [meredith brooklyn](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/meredith-brooklyn)
- [baby clothes](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/baby-clothes)
- [toys](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/toys)
- [neil peters](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/neil-peters)
- [gas rip-off](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/gas-rip-off)
- [National Emergency briefing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/national-emergency-briefing)
- [re-usable cup](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/re-usable-cup)
- [ethical investment](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ethical-investment)
- [banking](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/banking)
- [river testing kit](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/river-testing-kit)
- [depot cinema](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/depot-cinema)
- [floods](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/floods)
- [town hall](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/town-hall)
- [wassail](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/wassail)
- [gas](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/gas)
- [pilgrimage](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/pilgrimage)
- [local government reorganisation](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/local-government-reorganisation)
- [brighton and hove council](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/brighton-and-hove-council)
- [planetary boundaries](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/planetary-boundaries)
- [earth balance](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/earth-balance)
- [climate emergency briefing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/climate-emergency-briefing)
- [love](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/love)
- [hope](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/hope)
- [unity](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/unity)
- [together alliance](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/together-alliance)
- [river ouse charter](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/river-ouse-charter)
- [hamsey parish council](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/hamsey-parish-council)
- [st pauls](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/st-pauls)
- [ringmer repair cafe](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/ringmer-repair-cafe)
- [clothes repair](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/clothes-repair)
- [are we crossing the line? video](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/are-we-crossing-the-line-video)
- [hedge planting](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/hedge-planting)
- [future electric home](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/future-electric-home)
- [photography](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/photography)
- [spring equinox](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/spring-equinox)
- [art and craft](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/art-and-craft)
- [peace](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/peace)
- [women](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/women)
- [lewes planning group](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-planning-group)
- [south downs national park authority](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/south-downs-national-park-authority)
- [town planning](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/town-planning)
- [sustainable farming](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sustainable-farming)
- [small growers](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/small-growers)
- [rights of trees](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/rights-of-trees)
- [university of sussex](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/university-of-sussex)
- [scott donaldson](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/scott-donaldson)
- [right on the money](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/right-on-the-money)
- [investments](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/investments)
- [MP James McCleary](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mp-james-mccleary)
- [city nature challenge walk](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/city-nature-challenge-walk)
- [south downs national park](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/south-downs-national-park)
- [pells pool](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/pells-pool)
- [lewes birth collective](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-birth-collective)
- [lewes refugee support group](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-refugee-support-group)
- [defending democracy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/defending-democracy)
- [hedgehog](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/hedgehog)
- [Peoples emergency briefing](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/peoples-emergency-briefing)
- [Lewes festival of Democracy](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-festival-of-democracy)
- [Local plan](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/local-plan)
- [andrew simpson](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/andrew-simpson)
- [forest](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/forest)
- [Mica-scope](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mica-scope)
- [business](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/business)
- [shopping](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/shopping)
- [repairs](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/repairs)
- [fix](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/fix)
- [14-25 year olds](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/14-25-year-olds)
- [LRSG](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lrsg)
- [mend](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/mend)
- [stories](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/stories)
- [sussex retold](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/sussex-retold)
- [protest](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/protest)
- [lewes tree festival](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-tree-festival)
- [share](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/share)
- [swap](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/swap)
- [children](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/children)
- [babies](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/babies)
- [broccoli](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/broccoli)
- [air quality](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/air-quality)
- [landport community hub](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/landport-community-hub)
- [James MacCleary MP](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/james-maccleary-mp)
- [lewes cup](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/lewes-cup)
- [valuing community mapping](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/valuing-community-mapping)
- [annual review](https://lewesclimatehub.org/tag/annual-review)