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On Saturday 31st March, all over the world, famous landmarks, tourist attractions, government buildings and members of the public will join up and turn off their lights for one hour, to raise awareness of climate change and power wastage. Read the rest of this entry »
Wassailing (or Howling, as it’s known in Sussex) is the custom of blessing the apple trees and bee hives to ensure a bountiful crop in the forthcoming season. This year, the Brighton Mummers, a theatre group based at Coachwerks are leading the Howl – a family friendly event involving the recital of the old wassail words, the toasting of the trees and the waking of the roots through the use of banging pots and the firing of their home made cannon!
Starting at the community orchard behind the Sure Start, they’ll Howl the trees awake, then invite everyone to join them on the walk over the hill to the Old Orchard at Stanmer Park, where two children will be crowned King Bean and Queen Pea, and lead a torchlit procession to the Home Farm Orchard, where there will be more merriment, bonfire, hot spuds, music, singing and good times. Read the rest of this entry »
Saturday October 8th – FRISTON FOREST RALLY & RAMBLE AGAINST FORESTRY privatisation. We will join the Ramblers, Action for Access and Keep Our Forests Public for this walk, which will be a totally different route to our previous Friston Forest walk. 11am meet up.
For any more info, please get in touch with Kim on 235580 or email action4access@gmail.com
Saturday Sept 17th – Discover the Downs on your Doorstep
Meet 12pm, east side of Moulsecoomb station (Crespin Way). Walk is 5-6 miles long with a few steep slopes en route.
Our most urban walk to date, exploring the familiar and not so familiar parts of OUR downland – the hills surrounding Hollingdean, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. We will take in the archaeology and stunning views of the ancient Hollingbury Hill Fort, as well as the controversial scrub clearance at Moulsecoomb Wild Park. We will then explore areas of Access Land little known even to many local residents: the secluded Hog Plantation, only a stone’s throw from Falmer Academy/BACA, and the extensive flower-rich grasslands of the Bevendean Valleysides. Discover the hidden treasures in your backyard!
Open to ALL Hollingdean residents free of charge.
Saturday 6th August- Saltdean’s coast and downland, a five mile circular walk exploring the issues of coastal access, the Brighton area’s most infamous obstructed footpath, and the downland around Saltdean – why is this not access land? Opportunity to cool off in the lido at the end. Bring picnic lunch, water & swimming costume! Meet 11am at 4 Crestway for a prompt set off.
Open to ALL Hollingdean residents free of charge, with a minibus from outside the Unemployed Workers’ Centre, 4 Crestway and bringing you back at the end of the day.
Action for Access & Brighton & Hove Unemployed Workers Centre are organising a programme of monthly walks, open to all residents of Hollingdean. This is a unique opportunity to get to know the beauty of the Sussex countryside at no cost. Each walk will have a named leader, an experienced walker with local knowledge of flora and fauna.
The next walk is Saturday June 11th – “Forbidden marshes”. A delightful walk in Lewes Vale of the Brooks. Led by Dave Bangs. Meet 10.30 at the Unemployed Centre, 4 Crestway. All welcome.
Download the full programme with more dates and information.
