Events enjoyed by members, supporters and volunteers in 2024

We organise loads of walks, talks and visits, plus volunteering opportunities. Below are events held so far in 2024.

26 & 27 January and 22 & 25 February: Hedgerow planting at Hartfield – volunteer opportunity 

Opportunity to do conservation work and make a positive difference to our countryside and wildlife. Our enthusiastic, friendly team of hedgerow planting volunteers planted a brand-new stretch of hedgerow.

Read:

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/26-27-january-hedgerow-planting-at-hartfield-volunteering-opportunity/

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/22-25-february-hedgerow-planting-at-hartfield-volunteering-opportunity/

22 & 23 February: Help plant a community orchard in East Brighton Park

1 & 3 March: Help plant a community orchard in Happy Valley Park, Brighton

We joined forces with the Brighton Permaculture Trust and worked in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council’s Tree Planting Team. Volunteers planted fruit and nut trees.

Read:

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/22-23-february-help-plant-a-community-orchard-in-east-brighton-park/

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/1-3-march-help-plant-a-community-orchard-in-happy-valley-park-brighton/

14 April: Explore Binsted – guided walk led by Dr Geoffrey Mead, Sussex Landscape expert

Binstead is an idyllic spot – English landscape personified…….but it is threatened by A27 road expansion. The walk explored the fields,copse and dells on the West Sussex coastal plain.

Read:

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/14-april-10-30am-explore-binsted-with-dr-geoffrey-mead/

11/12 & 18/19 May: Brighton & Hove Tree Festival

The Festival highlighted the value of trees to the city and its residents, From walks to tree trails, there were activities for everyone to enjoy.

Read: 

www.cpresussex.org.uk/tree-festival/

5 June: Around Falmer with Dr Geoffrey Mead

A walk around the boundary path of the University of Sussex, ending with a pond and a pub!

Read: 

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/5-june-6pm-around-falmer-with-dr-geoffrey-mead/

13 June: Winchelsea cellars tour and guided town walk

© Winchelsea.com

Exploration of the fascinating history and stories of this ancient town.

Read: 

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/13-june-10-30am-winchelsea-cellars-tour-guided-town-walk/

18 July: Rampion Wind Farm Boat Tour 

© Brighton Diver

Close-up view of wind turbines plus panoramic coastal views

Read:

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/18-july-12pm-rampion-wind-farm-boat-tour/

7 September: CPRE Sussex Countryside Day 

Countryside supporters of all ages enjoyed talks, tours, stalls and kids’ activities. They could see Knepp’s flourishing wildlife – and visit the beautiful Wilding Café and Shop.

Visitors also learned more about CPRE Sussex’s work to protect, promote and celebrate the countryside and urban green spaces.

Read:

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/7-september-cpre-sussex-countryside-day-knepp-estate-west-sussex/

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/cpre-sussex-countryside-day-is-amazing-success/

8 September: Visit Rye Harbour with Dr Geoffrey Mead

Walkers explored Rye Harbour nature reserve. They enjoyed coastal vegetation and open skies.

Read:

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/8-september-10-30am-visit-rye-harbour-with-dr-geoffrey-mead/

12 September: Farley House, Chiddingly tour

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Private guided tour of gallery and gardens at your leisure and discover the extraordinary lives of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose and this beautiful Sussex home.

Read:

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/12-september-10-30am-farley-house-tour-chiddingly/

13 October: Sussex lost and found – working lives across the centuries

The event was part of the annual Shoreham Wordfest. It was led by David Johnson, CPRE Sussex Vice-Chair. During the day participants explored impacts on the lives of ordinary people in Sussex from medieval times to the start of the twentieth century.

Read: 

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/13-october-10am-sussex-lost-and-found-working-lives-across-the-centuries/

www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/3-november-1pm-join-cpre-sussex-on-march-for-clean-water/

3 November: Join CPRE Sussex on March for Clean Water