National Trust, The South Downs

18/06/2026

Changing Chalk has been supporting people to connect with the South Downs in a meaningful restorative way.

This short film explores how connecting with the South Downs can support wellbeing. Through quiet moments outdoors, people have found space to breathe, reflect and reconnect, discovering a sense of belonging within the landscape.

Watch the full film and find out more about the Changing Chalk partnership at the link in bio

Thank you to everyone who made these films possible, our volunteers, partners, funders and supporters.

Led by connected nature, people and heritage across the South Downs. Although the programme is now coming to a close its legacy lives on through the people, places and partnerships it helped to shape.

Supported by , and . With thanks to players of and .

17/06/2026

Changing Chalk has been supporting people to connect with the South Downs in a meaningful, restorative way.
This short film, explores how connecting with the South Downs can support wellbeing. Through quiet moments outdoors, people have found space to breathe, reflect and reconnect - discovering a sense of belonging within the landscape.

Find out more about the Changing Chalk partnership, click on the link in comments.

Thank you to everyone who made these films possible - our volunteers, partners, funders and supporters.

Led by the National Trust connected nature, people and heritage across the South Downs. Although the programme is now coming to a close, its legacy lives on in the people, places and partnerships it helped to shape.

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Postcode Lottery UK and the With thanks to players of the and .

10/06/2026

Coming up in July!
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A Nurturing morning in Bevendean Nature Reserve with a Sensory Nature Walk followed by a full Harp Sound bath, with Star Songs Harp.
July 25th 10am - 12.30
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Booking here: https://tinyurl.com/harp-mini-retreat

10/06/2026

Back in March, we joined forces with ArchaeologyUK for "An Evening with National Trust Archaeologists". Don't worry if you missed it, you can catch up now on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp5f5Km5W5U

Find out more about Viviana's community project at NT The Weir Garden in Herefordshire, James' project with Worthing Museum and Worthing Archaeological Society at Highdown in the South Downs, and David's project at Dolaucothi, the only known Roman gold-mining complex in Britain.

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09/06/2026

02/06/2026

Across the South Downs, local volunteers have helped to protect rare chalk grassland, celebrate our heritage and care for the landscapes they love.

This short film shares their stories - showing how collective action can create big changes for wildlife, communities, future generations - and for the volunteers themselves.

Find out more about the Changing Chalk partnership by visiting our website (link in comments)

Thank you to everyone who made this film possible - our volunteers, partners, funders and supporters.

Led by the National Trust connected nature, people and heritage across the eastern South Downs. Although the programme is now coming to a close, its legacy lives on through the people. partnerships and places it helped to shape.

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Postcode Lottery UK and the . With thanks to players of the and .

27/05/2026

Don’t miss out on the Old Shoreham Experience. Upstairs The Marlipins Museum. Shoreham High Street.

26/05/2026

After four years of partnership working across the eastern South Downs, the Changing Chalk programme is coming to a close — leaving a powerful legacy for landscapes, communities and heritage.

This short film Changing Chalk: From Vision to Legacy reflects on that journey, bringing together voices from across the partnership to share what’s been achieved, what’s been learned, and what comes next.

From restoring rare chalk grassland and improving access to nature, to supporting wellbeing, skills and creativity, Changing Chalk shows what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose.

But this isn’t just a story about what’s been done. It’s about what continues — the relationships, knowledge and momentum that will carry this work forward.

Hear the voices, stories and achievements of the volunteers, participants and partners who made Changing Chalk what it is — they have helped to shape the future of the South Downs for all of us.

Watch the full film at the link in comments and follow us to be part of what comes next.

Led by the National Trust Changing Chalk connected nature, people and heritage across the eastern South Downs. Although the programme is now coming to a close, its legacy lives on through the people, partnerships and places it has helped to shape.

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players, and by players of Postcode Lottery UK and