Links of Interest

Civic Society Initiative. This has replaced the Civic Trust. It will be continuing the work of enhancing the quality of life in Britain's cities, towns and villages: the places where people live, work, shop and relax. Its web site is at www.civicsocietyinitiative.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 Campaign is a grouping of organisations which are working together to secure the establishment of a South Downs National Park, with the powers and funding to ensure the proper protection and enhancement of the area included in the Park for future generations. Its web site is at www.southdownscampaign.org.uk.

The South Downs CVS is carrying out a market town health check on Lewes, which gives our local community a chance to tell us what you like, love and hate about living in Lewes. The health check will lead to new project ideas for Lewes which can bring in new funding streams that the town is currently not benefiting from. Please fill in the questionnaire by clicking on the following link; they need you to tell them what Lewes needs! www.southdownscvs.org.uk/market_town_healthcheck.htm

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 http://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 http://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 http://www.travelloglewes.co.uk/.