On 12th May, 30 noble souls took part in a CPRE Sussex workshop exploring how to assess the significance of the character of landscape in the evaluation of potential development sites.

We had a rare day of sunshine for the Lewes CPRE Group summer outing to Bishopstone in July 2017. CPRE member Philip Pople gave us a very interesting guided tour of the church and village. Most of us marched right up onto the Downs between Bishopstone and Seaford to enjoy the wonderful views.

Members and friends joined us for a busy AGM on the 5th July at the Shoreham Centre.

The final tour of 2017 took place at Penshurst Place House and Gardens on 12th July.  CPRE members and friends enjoyed a private tour, followed by afternoon tea.  We wish the acting Head Gardener who gave an excellent tour of these beautiful gardens, showing off their summer blooms, every success in his application to become the Head Gardener.