Friends of Lewes

13/06/2026

Great turnout for our event at Lewes Climate Hub today! A wonderful space for displaying information and meeting new people! Thank you to everyone who helped!

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Drop in to Lewes Climate Hub to see us on Saturday!

06/06/2026

Join us at Lewes Climate Hub on Saturday 13th June for the launch of our Lewes Tree Festival 2026!

Lewes Tree Festival 2026!
🌳Join the Trees Committee of Friends of Lewes at Lewes Climate Hub on Saturday 13th June, 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., to find out about our new "Special Tree Project" - to celebrate the trees in our Arboretum Town!
🐝Learn which trees you could choose to plant to benefit wildlife.
🌳Have a look at the range of trees that are recommended for planting - and thriving - on our chalky soils
👣Pick up a tree trail leaflet to guide you on a gentle walk around some of our favourite trees. It might inspire you to photograph a tree that you think is special and send it to us!
❓Ask other members of Friends of Lewes Committees about the voluntary work that they do to keep our town special!
🌼Make or buy a woodcraft flower with Rustic Tim - Rustic Tim and Sons. Ruitic Wood Craft. Small charge of £2 per flower.
🍵Enjoy refreshments while you browse the range of Friends of Lewes merchandise and membership opportunities.
🌳Sign up for one of our guided tree walks! https://friends-of-lewes.org.uk/2026/03/20/lewes-tree-festival-2026/

02/06/2026

Looking forward to this Nature Wander around the trees on the Railway Land Wildlife Trust on Tuesday 16th June, 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
No need to book - just come along!
One of four guided walks during our Lewes Tree Festival. Find out more by popping into Lewes Climate Hub on Saturday 13th June, 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and discover how you can participate in our "Special Tree" project!
https://friends-of-lewes.org.uk/2026/03/20/lewes-tree-festival-2026/

01/06/2026

Keeping Lewes Special!
We are celebrating our Arboretum Town on Saturday 13th June, 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street - to launch Lewes Tree Festival 2026!
🌳 Find out more about our guided tree walks.
🌳 Explore our tree exhibition and find out what makes Lewes an Arboretum Town - one of only two in the country.
🌳 Talk with members of Friends of Lewes and learn about their range of voluntary activities to keep our town special!
🌳 Find out about our "Special Tree" community project and how to submit your choice of tree.
🌳 Have a go at making woodcraft flowers with Rustic Tim, (£2).
🌳 Browse Friends of Lewes books and merchandise.
To book a place on one of the free guided walks, see:
https://friends-of-lewes.org.uk/2026/03/20/lewes-tree-festival-2026/

29/05/2026

Lewes Urban Arboretum, Trees Committee of Friends of Lewes and Friends of Lewes are at Lewes Climate Hub on Saturday 13th June, 11-3, to share information about our Tree Festival, explain what makes Lewes an Arboretum Town, and talk about all the voluntary work of our groups!
Join us - keeping our town special!

24/05/2026

The venerable Mulberry tree in the gardens of Southover Grange.

Find out more about the other significant trees growing there by joining us on one of our guided walks on the 14th and 21st June.

To book a place via Eventbrite, see https://friends-of-lewes.org.uk/2026/03/20/lewes-tree-festival-2026/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR_0aRjbGNrBH_RnmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvM8BCYC865BS4DOc5hPiQWDxV5Wu-e0RNWS4ZKnnX8f6GyEE6ipGU_ph9DY_aem_C-4f7nsvJ13-w0PbghWkJw