Saturday 3rd June - 10.00am

Starting at Saltdean Tunnel by Whitecliffs Café. A gentle stroll along the cliff top to Peacehaven Meridian Monument followed by a cup of tea.

Distance: 2 miles

Please contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader David Seabrook on [email protected] for further details

Saturday 10th June - 10.00am

Starting at Peacehaven Meridian Monument, along the cliff top to Castle Hill Nature Reserve then via the Marina to Newhaven Railway Station followed by a cup of tea. This section is quite hilly and uneven.

Distance: 3.5 miles

Please contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader David Seabrook on [email protected] for further details

Saturday 17th June - 10.00am

Starting at Newhaven Railway Station, through the tidemills and along the Promenade to the Martello Tower on Seaford promenade followed by a cup of tea.

Distance: 3.2 miles

Please contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader David Seabrook on [email protected] for further details

Saturday 24th June - 10.00am

Starting at the Martello Tower on Seaford Seafront, up over Seaford Head and then along the Cuckmere River to the Seven Sisters Country Park. The climb up to the top of Seaford Head is quite steep but the views are stunning, followed by a cup of tea.

Distance: 3.6 miles

Please contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader David Seabrook on [email protected] for further details

LDC Wild aims to encourage residents to get out and discover the beautiful and varied green spaces the district has to offer while taking part in a fun and educational activity.
Discover our creatures this summer at:
• Landport Bottom, Nevill Road, LEWES - Friday 5 to Thursday 11 August
• Meeching Down Local Wildlife Site, NEWHAVEN - Friday 12 to Thursday 18 August
• Centenary Park (The Big Park), PEACEHAVEN - Friday 19 to Thursday 25 August
• Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve, NEWHAVEN - Friday 26 August to Thursday 1 Sept
• The Railway Land Local Nature Reserve, LEWES - Friday 2 to Thursday 8 September

Contact our Community Rangers for more information; email [email protected] or [email protected]

For a complete list of our Community Ranger events visit www.lewes.gov.uk/rangers

Seahaven Coastal Trail Walks

Monday 20th June 10.30-11.00am Telscombe Cliffs
Meet at Smuggler’s Rest, Telscombe Cliffs and walk to The Peacehaven, Peacehaven. Enjoy a stroll along the cliffs, a relatively flat walk ideal for beginners - enjoy the coastal views and wildlife.

Wednesday 22nd June 10-11.30am Peacehaven
Meet at Rowe Avenue Surgery, Peacehaven for a healthy walk on the Coastal Trail with some steep slopes to get on and off the Undercliff path.

Monday 27th June 1-2.30pm Newhaven
Meet at Quayside Surgery, Newhaven and walk to West Beach. Look at some of the specialist coastal flora and fauna.

Tuesday 28th June 10-12.00pm Peacehaven
Meet at the bus stop adjacent Seaview Road (ID esuamgwa) on the Coastal Road for a walk along the cliffs looking for butterflies and flora and fauna.

Contact SCDA on 01273 516032 for more information.

All of the garden events between 21st April to 30th June 2016

Dates and locations of our walks between 23rd march and 29th June 2016

WEDNESDAYS

10.00-11.30

23rd March Tidemills
Have a wander through the village ruins and bring change in case the Sailing Club Café is open. Meet at Tidemills car park.

6th April Seven Sisters Country Park
Walk down to the sea and bring binoculars and tea money.
Meet at the bus stop next to the visitor centre.

20th April Woodland Walk
Come for a walk spotting flowers and birds on our way.
Meet at 31a Newhaven High Street.

4th May Health Champion Volunteer Training Day
Please get in touch for more details if you are interested in becoming a walk leader.

18th May Southease Walk
Walk to lunch at the YHA and back via train or walking.
Meet at 31a High Street, Newhaven.

1st June Piddinghoe Pond circular with Chris Sculthorpe.
Meet at 31a High Street, Newhaven.

15th June West Quay Wander
Take in the seaside atmosphere and look out for coastal birds.
Meet at 31a High Street, Newhaven.

29th June Bishopstone Village Circular
Meet at the Bishopstone bus stop.

Contact Jessie on 01273 516032
[email protected]

Community Space
Garden, Lewes Road

Thursdays 12.00-13.30
Each week there will be general gardening jobs to do as well.

21th April Sowing and Planting Out

5th May Helpful Herbs and their uses

19th May ‘Flower Power’

2nd June Meadows and Butterflies

16th June Valuable Veggies and Tasty Treats

30th June Insect and Bug Hunting

Come and enjoy the garden and meet people.
Please let us know that you are coming or turn up in the first 15 minutes of an activity. Thank you.

Contact Jessie on 01273 516032.
[email protected]

Saturday 3rd June - 10.00am

Starting at Saltdean Tunnel by Whitecliffs Cafe. A gentle stroll along the cliff top to Peacehaven Meridian Monument, followed by a cup of tea.

Distance: 2 miles

Please contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader David Seabrook pm [email protected] for further details

Come and help with some gardening jobs and planning the garden activities for the coming year. Hot drinks and soup available.

East Sussex County Council have advised that the closure of a footpath in Newhaven will affect access to the stretch of the Seahaven Coastal Trail at Tidemills until 2nd April 2016. Network Rail is undertaking the replacement of the footbridge east of Newhaven Harbour Station.

An alternative route is available. From the Seaford direction this route is via the Tidemills crossing (TQ 4600 0029 to 4632 0052), then follows the A259 for 400 metres (TQ 4632 0052 to 4607 0084) before heading west along the edge of the Ouse Estuary Reservoir, re-joining the route at Norton Road (TQ 4607 0084 to 4525 1011).

Please see Gallery for map of alternative route.

Come and help with some gardening jobs and show your love for nature by giving wildlife a helping hand. Hot drinks and soup available.

12.00-1.30pm at Lewes Road Hut, off Robinson Road, Newhaven, BN9 9BL

Come and help with a few gardening jobs and planning the garden activities for the coming year. Hot drinks and soup available.