Friends of the South Downs

What might you spot this March?

#SouthDowns #SouthDownsNationalPark #TheSouthDowns

Next Sunday 8 March, we are hosting a guided walk as part of our new 'No-Fear' walks. This initiative is to encourage those who enjoy walking but haven't tried walking as a group to enjoy a relaxed and welcoming environment. Book your free place via this link:

www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

Amazing colours!

Calling all Under 25's!

South Downs National Park have kindly sponsored 6 young people to attend our Nature Writing Book Day for free!

It is first come first served, simply email: collections@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk.

If you miss out & are under 25, use the discount code: BOOKDAY1625

Lottie is wondering if anyone can
work out the location of this Friends of the South
Downs bench? 🤔

Here's a clue.... it's got a bit of a ring to it! 💍

(and we've got an upcoming event at this location....)

Any guesses? 😆

#FriendsoftheSouthDowns #SouthDownsWay #SouthDowns

Free online event coming up on the 18th Feb at 7pm! Get the most out of your smartphone and capture more of the South Downs. Unlock tips and tricks from photographer David Taylor.

Grab your free ticket here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

#SouthDowns #TheSouthDowns #LandscapePhotography

‘South Downs Portraits’ now open at @gilbertwhites.bsky.social , Selborne, Hampshire until April 12, Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30 – 4pm.
@southdownsnp.bsky.social #southdowns #portraits #photography

Fancy sending South Downs themed Christmas cards this year? 🎄

Check out the images for our 2025 designs. £5.50 a pack, link to purchase here:

friendsofthesouthdowns.org.uk/shop/merchan...

#SouthDowns #TheSouthDowns #SouthDownsNationalPark #FriendsOfTheSouthDowns #Christmas2025 #SoutDownsCottage

December 1 marks the first day of Meteorological Winter ❄️
Here's some wildlife picks you might spot this month 🔎

Upcoming online event with author and campaigner Roger Morgan-Grenville on his latest hardback, The Restless Coast.

Tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

Wednesday 19 November 2025 online 7pm via Zoom.

Join Friends of the Dales for the online launch of their latest campaign exploring the illegal killing of birds of prey in the Yorkshire Dales - friendsofthedales.org.uk/events

🌿 Need help getting your group to the South Downs? Travel Grants are now available for wellbeing-focused visits!

🚐 Delivered by CT Sussex & partners
📩 Get a transport quote: travelgrants@ctsussex.org.uk
🔗 Apply: southdowns.gov.uk/health-wellb...

#CTSussex #SouthDowns

National Park rivers are at risk ❌

📉57% of water bodies are failing to meet ‘good’ ecological status

🤢254,808 hours of sewage were spilled in National Park rivers in 2024

No more neglect or broken promises - We’re demanding action with @campaign4parks.bsky.social

👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

'You came and looked and saw the view
Long known and loved by me
Green Sussex fading into blue
With just a touch of sea.'
– Alfred Lord Tennyson
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Chanctonbury Ring, a prehistoric hill fort on the South Downs - West Sussex, England by flindersan

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we're sharing an important message: if you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care. Visit samaritans.org/WSPD
Photos from the 17 mile challenge fundraising vital funds for Olly's Future charity supproted by FSD.

On Saturday, Friends of the South Downs supported the Worthing Five Peaks Challenge organised by the team at Olly's Future, raising vital funds during World Suicide Prevention Week.
It was a beautiful day of community and fundraising, well done to everyone involved!

That feeling when you’re halfway through your walk only to be greeted by a rain cloud….

We hope your walking isn’t being dampened by the spells of intermittent downpours we are experiencing! 🌧️

Some snaps from a walk from Hascombe to Winkworth covering parts of the Greensand Way Long Distance walk. Fancy joining us this Friday for a 6.5 mile walk along this route? Join us from 10:00 to 13:30. Send an email to enquiries@friendsofthesouthdowns.org.uk to find out more and book your place. 🥾

Our upcoming joint event with Friends of Chichester Harbour is a talk by the wonderful Michael Blencowe on "Auks & Orcas: a journey around the British Isles." ⛵

Please join us for a wonderful evening in Chichester city centre.

Ticket price includes arrival drink: bit.ly/3UAKo7V

Our South Downs for All Project in Hampshire is well on the way with school visits to Butser Ancient Farm, Weald and Downland Museum, and Gilbert White's House taken over the recent summer term, supported by NL Heritage Fund.
Visit the project website to read about our work:
southdownsforall.org.uk

Keep those sign-ups coming in!
Thank you to those who have already signed up and claimed their free Young Adult membership!

We've got some upcoming events that you may wish to get stuck in with 🙌
Sign-up today and get your free membership!
bit.ly/4nk1mVi

Upcoming FREE event!

📍Tuesday 19th August, online via Zoom at 19.00pm.

🦋 A webinar exploring Butterflies of the South Downs with butterfly expert @senizdoesnature.bsky.social

Book your free ticket here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

#SouthDowns #Butterflies #FreeEvent #YouthAction

Upcoming event! ‼️
Do you enjoy reading nature writing literature? Do you have a passion for the natural world and love our local landscapes?

Book our webinar exploring the life and works of Richard Jefferies, led by Chris Hare, local history expert

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

Still time to sign up for this FREE webinar!

Ideal for those looking to work in #conservation and the #environment, whether you're already on a path into the sector or considering a career change.

We'll be sharing our tips, experiences, advice, and insights - not one to miss!

Please share widely!

Welcome July! And what a hot one it is already 😅

We are looking forward to our upcoming events, especially our online Q&A with @robsonpeisley.bsky.social next week! Keep those bookings coming in 🌞

Link in bio to these events!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

A photo of them there hills that Woolf also loved, I like to believe.

…the great hump of the South Downs, flowing in one wave along the coast’
—Orlando, 1928

Still a chance to book your place to hear Dr David Rudling explore life in Roman Sussex this Thursday at the Seven Sisters Visitor Centre!

Tickets here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

Calling all young adults! 📣
Sign up to our free webinar for young people getting into conservation with the brilliant @robsonpeisley.bsky.social
📍Monday 7 July at 19.00pm online
Sign up for free tickets here: bit.ly/445g8pS

If any good omens fans would like to see the sorts of events we are offering our young members, we have got an online webinar exploring the work of young people in the environment sector. tickets are free and we would welcome your company! bit.ly/445g8pS 7pm on 7th July GMT (+1)

If anyone would like to keep up with what we're doing and see a stream of brilliant photos of the South Downs, feel free to check out our Instagram for lots of beautiful landscape photos! www.instagram.com/friendsofthe...