Friends of the South Downs
@friendssouthdowns.bsky.social
The only membership charity dedicated to protecting the South Downs. Formerly the South Downs Society. Founded as the Society of Sussex Downsmen.
https://linktr.ee/friendsofthesouthdowns
https://linktr.ee/friendsofthesouthdowns
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We are one of Britain’s earliest conservation organisations, founded in 1923 as 'Society of Sussex Downsmen' by a group of walkers dismayed at the random development of Peacehaven on the chalk cliffs near Brighton. Later known as 'South Downs Society', we have evolved into FSD.
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
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 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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
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 🔎
Here's some wildlife picks you might spot this month 🔎
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
December 1 marks the first day of Meteorological Winter ❄️
Here's some wildlife picks you might spot this month 🔎
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.
Tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...
Wednesday 19 November 2025 online 7pm via Zoom.
October 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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.
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
October 13, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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
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🌿 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
🚐 Delivered by CT Sussex & partners
📩 Get a transport quote: travelgrants@ctsussex.org.uk
🔗 Apply: southdowns.gov.uk/health-wellb...
#CTSussex #SouthDowns
September 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🌿 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
🚐 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...
📉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...
September 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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...
📉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...
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'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
Long known and loved by me
Green Sussex fading into blue
With just a touch of sea.'
– Alfred Lord Tennyson
* * *
Chanctonbury Ring, a prehistoric hill fort on the South Downs - West Sussex, England by flindersan
September 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
'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
* * *
Chanctonbury Ring, a prehistoric hill fort on the South Downs - West Sussex, England by flindersan
Long known and loved by me
Green Sussex fading into blue
With just a touch of sea.'
– Alfred Lord Tennyson
* * *
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.
Photos from the 17 mile challenge fundraising vital funds for Olly's Future charity supproted by FSD.
September 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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.
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!
It was a beautiful day of community and fundraising, well done to everyone involved!
September 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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!
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! 🌧️
We hope your walking isn’t being dampened by the spells of intermittent downpours we are experiencing! 🌧️
September 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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! 🌧️
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. 🥾
September 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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
Please join us for a wonderful evening in Chichester city centre.
Ticket price includes arrival drink: bit.ly/3UAKo7V
August 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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
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
Visit the project website to read about our work:
southdownsforall.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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
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
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
July 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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
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
📍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
July 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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
📍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...
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...
July 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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...
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...
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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!
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!
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
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
July 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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!
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...
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...
July 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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...
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...
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…the great hump of the South Downs, flowing in one wave along the coast’
—Orlando, 1928
—Orlando, 1928
June 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
…the great hump of the South Downs, flowing in one wave along the coast’
—Orlando, 1928
—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...
Tickets here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...
June 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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...
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
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
June 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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
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
We are excited to announce the launch of our free young adult membership! With events, opportunities and experience catered to young people, sign up now to become a part of a charity making a difference to our National Park.
bit.ly/4nk1mVi . Look out for our first event announcement coming soon! 👀
bit.ly/4nk1mVi . Look out for our first event announcement coming soon! 👀
June 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
We are excited to announce the launch of our free young adult membership! With events, opportunities and experience catered to young people, sign up now to become a part of a charity making a difference to our National Park.
bit.ly/4nk1mVi . Look out for our first event announcement coming soon! 👀
bit.ly/4nk1mVi . Look out for our first event announcement coming soon! 👀
After Sussex Day this Monday, we're encouraging you to #LoveYourSouthDowns
We love reading all about your favourite spots across the Downs, and why they are special to you 🌅
We share a love of the landscape and ensure it is as the heart of our work to protect it❤️🔥
#SouthDowns #SouthDownsNationalPark
We love reading all about your favourite spots across the Downs, and why they are special to you 🌅
We share a love of the landscape and ensure it is as the heart of our work to protect it❤️🔥
#SouthDowns #SouthDownsNationalPark
June 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
After Sussex Day this Monday, we're encouraging you to #LoveYourSouthDowns
We love reading all about your favourite spots across the Downs, and why they are special to you 🌅
We share a love of the landscape and ensure it is as the heart of our work to protect it❤️🔥
#SouthDowns #SouthDownsNationalPark
We love reading all about your favourite spots across the Downs, and why they are special to you 🌅
We share a love of the landscape and ensure it is as the heart of our work to protect it❤️🔥
#SouthDowns #SouthDownsNationalPark
Talk by Dr David Rudling on Roman Sussex
📍Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Visitor Centre
🕒Thursday 3 July at 15:00pm
Tickets are £5 and include unlimited tea and coffee.
We hope to see you there for an interesting afternoon of archaeology.
Tickets:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...
📍Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Visitor Centre
🕒Thursday 3 July at 15:00pm
Tickets are £5 and include unlimited tea and coffee.
We hope to see you there for an interesting afternoon of archaeology.
Tickets:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Talk by Dr David Rudling on Roman Sussex
📍Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Visitor Centre
🕒Thursday 3 July at 15:00pm
Tickets are £5 and include unlimited tea and coffee.
We hope to see you there for an interesting afternoon of archaeology.
Tickets:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...
📍Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Visitor Centre
🕒Thursday 3 July at 15:00pm
Tickets are £5 and include unlimited tea and coffee.
We hope to see you there for an interesting afternoon of archaeology.
Tickets:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...
Your chance to have your say!
If you live or work in and around the South Downs National Park we want to hear from you!
The South Downs National Park Authority have just launched a consultation for the next 5 year Partnership Management Plan, guiding the work of organisations within the park for people, #climate, and #nature.
The South Downs National Park Authority have just launched a consultation for the next 5 year Partnership Management Plan, guiding the work of organisations within the park for people, #climate, and #nature.
More tree planting, better access, cleaner rivers - just some of the goals in the Partnership Management Plan now out for public consultation.
We want everyone to have their say!
Fill in the survey 👉 www.southdowns.gov.uk/national-par...
📷 Petersfield by Ben Evans
We want everyone to have their say!
Fill in the survey 👉 www.southdowns.gov.uk/national-par...
📷 Petersfield by Ben Evans
June 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Your chance to have your say!