The Lewes PoundThe Lewes Pound – more than just money
During the Covid crisis it hasn’t really been possible to spend Lewes Pounds, either because businesses that accept them have been closed or because businesses have preferred contactless payments, rather than paper, to reduce the… Read More
THE LEWES POUND AND THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
We at the Lewes Pound believe in acting local and thinking global, to use the cliched but useful saying. We therefore decided to measure what we are doing against the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Below… Read More
Support our local ecosystems by playing a new lottery
The Lewes Pound is pleased to support the South Downs Lottery as another way of protecting and promoting our local environment. It has been launched by South Downs National Park Trust as a fun way… Read More
Design plans for the Lewes Pound in 2020
The Lewes Pound will be starting work on the new issue due in 2020 once the holiday season is out of the way. We have already started to talk about possible designs. We are keen,… Read More
There’s still time to donate a drink
A big thank you to all of you who have donated a Drink at the Depot to help support local food bank users. You might have noticed some extra publicity recently and this certainly seems… Read More
New issuing points and businesses
The Lewes Pound has some new issuing points, making it even easier to exchange sterling for Lewes Pounds and vice versa or to pick up your subscription envelope. And new businesses in town are agreeing… Read More
We have updated our website
Many apologies – the Lewes Pound website has been a bit of a mess and has needed updating for a while!! We have now turned over a new autumnal leaf and hope you like the… Read More
Subscribe and get more
Did you know that the easiest way to get your Lewes Pounds is to set up a standing order and then collect a monthly envelope from an issuing point of your choice. In addition we… Read More
Donate a drink at the Depot
Are you a regular visitor to the Depot in Lewes? If so you can easily do your bit to help local food bank users by supporting The Donate a Drink scheme. It is very easy.… Read More
Colin Tingle’s Bequest
Colin Tingle as a director of the Lewes Pound was a huge enthusiast for local currencies, how they support local businesses and everyone in local communities, and their connection with the local environment. His passionate… Read More
