The Steyning Downland Scheme's Aims
This scheme seeks to encourage the local community, with a particular focus
on young people, to engage in protecting, conserving and enhancing the natural
beauty of their surroundings for the benefit of the community, the land and its
wildlife. SDS was initiated by the Goring family on the Wiston Estate, in
partnership with A Rocha. The Steyning Downland Scheme is now a separate
charity, and has its own local steering group and is overseen by a board of
trustees which include people from the local community and partner
organisations. The 160 acres of chalk downland adjacent to Steyning is comprised
of open grassland, a watercourse, ponds and the two mixed woodlands, known
locally as the Horseshoe and the Rifle Range.
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Latest News
Big Picnic September 2011 11 September 2011
With forecasts of torrential rain and howling winds we really weren't sure if
this was going to happen - but the day came with a calm sky and warm sunshine
and a great turnout of local people. Appl... (read more)
Bushcraft Days August 2011 22 August 2011
38 children and young
people enjoyed bushcraft days at the Steyning Downland Scheme this summer.
Making shelters always features highly on the favourite activities, along with
making lovely puff pa... (read more)
Butterfly Walks 6 August 2011
Butterfly Conservation ran two walks this year, with 50 - 60 people attending
each. Our Brown hairstreak area is amazing at 11.00 on a sunny day - they turn
up right on cue! Neil Hulme is alway... (read more)
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Forthcoming Events
The Four Seasons photo competition
15 December 2011 – 13 August 2012
Steyning
Do you love getting out and about in the countryside? Are you a wildlife
enthusiast? Do you have a camera? Well, if so, don't forget yo... ( read more)
Steyning Showcase
25 February 2012
The Steyning Centre
The Steyning Showcase is an annual event where all our local societies and
community groups get together in the Steyning Centre. Local re... ( read more)
Information Evening
19 March 2012
The Steyning Centre
We shall be hosting a gathering of local people interested in finding out
more about the Steyning Downland Scheme at the Steyning Centre ... ( read more)
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