Issues

This issue covers conservation and heritage projects supported by Friends of the South Downs, and David Riviere provides detailed heritage insights into Dew Ponds in the national park. The issue also explores the recent visit of staff and trustees to Plumpton Racecourse to meet with the patron of the charity Queen Camilla, and an article…

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This issue covers the acceptance of Her Majesty Queen Camilla as Patron of the Friends of the South Downs, the young adult membership scheme reaching over 100 members, the rewilding of wildlife reserves at Ebernoe Common, and the funding of projects to support and protect river health in the national park.

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This issue features an article in conversation with Jake, a ranger for the South Downs National Park, on his love for the job and his journey from Marine Biology student to ranger. Trustee Paul reflects on the completion of the Greensand Way long distance walk which stretches for 108 miles starting at Haslemere and finishing…

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This issue features a reflection on the 101st AGM in 2025, and a note from Gus Chrisite on his election as President for Friends of the South Downs. David Rudling from Sussex Archaeology and History explores Life in Roman Sussex, and Chris Hare, Project Manager, gives an update on the South Downs for All in…

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This issue features the launch of South Downs for All in Hampshire project, where heritage learning opportunities were brought to seven partner schools with a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and £15,000 contribution from Friends of the South Downs. The first Youth Column features in this issue, with an article from Ruby Stothard,…

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This issue focuses on Campaign for National Park Conference 2024 to recognise and celebrate 75 years of the legislation that created National Parks, with a theme of ensuring that they thrive for the next 75 years. There are highlights from key attendees, such as the British Mountaineering Council, and Friends of the Dales. The Explorers…

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The issue discusses the start of a new chairmanship, the 75th anniversary of the National Parks Access to Countryside Act, and an emphasis on addressing climate change and nature recovery in decision-making. Also, a project update on the Replacing Stiles with Gates scheme to improve accessibility across the South Downs National Park, with eight kissing…

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This issue discusses leadership changes, a feature from Rosie Rendell, owner of the Maker’s Barn in Petworth and her promotion of traditional crafts like coppicing and hedge laying, and a summary of the Centenary Celebrations for 100 years of Friends of the South Downs.

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This issue discusses the legacy of Richard Reed, who served the society as a trustee and chairman for over 75 years, and the prize named after him for students at the University of Brighton. Also covered is an update on the Bench Project along the South Downs Way, with seven benches installed, and a focus…

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This issue features experiences from members on the joys of being a Friends of the South Downs member, and what their membership means to them. The issue introduces the centenary year celebrations, and David Green reflects on the Darwall versus Dartmoor National Park Authority land access case which gained significant media attention over the last…

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