Links of Interest

Civic Voice. This has replaced the Civic Society Initiative, previously the Civic Trust. It is the national charity for the civic movement in England. Its web site is at www.civicvoice.org.uk.

The Campaign to Protect Rural England is a national charity which helps people to protect the countryside where there is threat, to enhance it where there is opportunity, and to keep it beautiful, productive and enjoyable for everyone. Formed in 1926, it works for a beautiful and living countryside on behalf of present and future generations, and for the more sustainable use of land and other resources in town and country. Its web site is at www.cpre.org.uk.

The South Downs Joint Committee works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that the qualities that make the Sussex Downs and East Hampshire Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty special and distinctive, are valued in any decision-making which may affect its character. Its web site is at www.vic.org.uk.

The South Downs National Park Authority is the lead organisation responsible for promoting the purposes of the National Park, working in partnership with other Local Authorities and organisations. Its web site is at www.southdowns.gov.uk.

The Lewes Footpaths Group is a walking group that arranges a regular programme of walks, social events and holidays for members. It also produces books of walks in the local area. Its web site is at www.lewesfootpathsgroup.org.uk.

Lewes District Council is, amongst other things, the planning authority for Lewes Town and surrounding countryside. Its web site is at www.lewes.gov.uk.

Lewes Town Council is the local 'parish' council for the town: amongst other things, it manages the Town Hall complex and All Saints Centre. Its web site is at www.lewes-tc.gov.uk.

Sussex Archaeological Society, in addition to having historic properties and museums open to the public, is active in the fields of archaeological and historical research in Sussex. Its web site is at www.sussexpast.co.uk.

ESCIS stands for East Sussex Community Information Service. It is a computer database of local and community information developed and managed by the Libraries, Information and Arts service of East Sussex County Council. Its web site is at www.escis.org.uk.

The Federation of Sussex Amenity Societies is an umbrella organisation to give active support and coordinate the work of member societies in conservation and environmental matters throughout East and West Sussex. Meetings are held on a County and District basis to discuss problems and subjects of mutual interest. Its web site is at http://freespace.virgin.net/susfed.susfed/homepage.htm.

Lewes Priory Trust: The Trust administers Lewes Priory on behalf of Lewes Town Council. Its web site, including history of the Priory, is at www.lewespriory.org.uk.

Lewes Priory Research web site at www.cluniac-priory-st-pancras-lewes-de-warenne-foundation-research.co.uk.

The South Downs Society (formerly the Society of Sussex Downsmen) - protecting the beauty of the Down. Its web site is at www.sussexdownsmen.org.uk.

Travel Log Lewes gives a wide range of information about public transport, and walking and cycling in and around Lewes, at www.travelloglewes.co.uk.

The Lewes Community Land Trust has been formed as an effective alternative to private, profit-driven development. It will compete with other developers to acquire suitable sites on behalf of the community and then build and manage developments that people actually want. Its web site is at www.lewesclt.org.