Yay for May! Don’t forget applications for our Community Grants scheme close on the 7 May.
If your group helps to protect biodiversity or
helps people to access, enjoy and learn about the natural or cultural heritage of the South Downs. Apply now! 🌿🏃‍♂️
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Aged 16-24? Love being outdoors and working as part of a team, where no two days are the same? Want to develop new skills that could help with future job opportunities? Find out more here. 😀🦋🚜 bit.ly/3xYXmEo

Help to survey for ( and learn about!) the rare Potter Flower Bee with our #changingchalk partners @buglife on the 14 May. See below for details 🐝🐝🐝

One of our eagle-eyed volunteers spotted this bug on Southwick Hill. Turns out it is a rare Down Sheildbug (Canthophorus impressus) Boy were we impressed! It is only the 14th record in Sussex in 120 years🎉😍 Together we are #changingchalk with The National Lottery Heritage Fund The Linbury Trust

News! Our grant has been approved for a new project: Sounding the Downs!

Our 5 Interactive Listening Walks on the Downs (May-Sep) are supported by the National Trust + Changing Chalk Community Grants Scheme, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players

What's occurin' in Chalk Life this month? Read our newsletter in the link below to find out...
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Part of Changing Chalk: connecting nature, people and heritage. Led by the National Trust supported by The National Lottery Heritage fund

Are you passionate about climate action and restoring nature? 💚

Do you want to make a practical difference whilst gaining new experiences? 🌿

Join us as a Youth Ambassador for the South Downs National Park! 🌄

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#EarthDay #EarthDay 2024

Does your community group need funding? Or do you know of a group that does? Based between #shoreham and #eastbourne ? Please share the news that the #changingchalk Community Grants Scheme is now OPEN for applications. FAQ and Applicant Guidelines here. bit.ly/ChangingChalkC…

Discover the Stories & Secrets of Devil’s Dyke 😎
FREE guided 1/2 mile walks take place every Saturday and Sunday between May & September. Starting at 1pm – meet at the Memorial Bench, Devil’s Dyke Car Park (duration 1 hour)
Booking not needed.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY!!
We have an opportunity to strengthen our team with someone who can lead on developing Green Volunteering opportunities. You can read more about it and how to apply on our webpage buff.ly/3IklLE9
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Young creative folk listen up! Make a nature film with our #changingchalk partners Railway Land Wildlife Trust It's FREE 🐾🐸🐟🌿

Lichens...they're everywhere but what the hell are they?? Come and learn more with naturalist and lichenlover Sim Elliott on Saturday 6th April in Butts Lane Meadow! Email [email protected]. for more info.

We are pleased to announce the three recipients of Round 3 of our Writing Our Legacy @ Changing Chalk Micro Bursary Grant Scheme. They are Nalo Solo, Sense Turner and Nicola Brooks-Williamson Nicola Brooks-Williamson(she/hers)🇹🇹🇯🇲🇬🇧

For more information: writingourlegacy.org.uk/recipients-for…

We had fun learning about farming on the #southdowns with the Find Your Future team 😀🚜 Do you know someone aged 16-25 who would benefit from being out in nature learning new skills? New cohort starts in the summer. bit.ly/3UtTMeL With The National Lottery Heritage Fund The Linbury Trust

Are you a part of a group in the South Downs area that helps to protect species and biodiversity? Does your group find healing and inspiration in the local landscape? Apply for funding with our Community Grants Scheme.🦋Applications open now. bit.ly/ChangingChalkC…

Egg-citing family fun at The Beachy Head Story with Heritage Eastbourne and #changingchalk sussexexpress.co.uk/news/egg-citin…

Brilliant workshop with Chris Butler, one of the country’s leading experts on prehistoric flintwork. Volunteer with #changingchalk . Become a #monumentmentor or a #downsfromabovedetective . More archaeological adventures coming up in the summer 🪓⛏
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Office desks to rent in central Brighton 💻
Are you a #nonprofit or #charity looking for a work space?
We have desks to rent in our #office on Queens Road, just a stones throw from #Brighton station. Contact us for more info

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Spring Wild Food Workshop!
Join our Spring Wild Food walk & workshop & share a light foraged lunch.
*We will work with plants brought in from other sites. We won't pick plants from the Railway Land as the site is protected, & has an industrial past.
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A history packed day digging an archaeological test pit in the garden of St Mary's church in Eastbourne for the Find Your Future, Countryside Skills team. Are you aged 16-25? Learn new skills with us. See our website. #changingchalk with The National Lottery Heritage Fund #thelinburytrust