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The Lewes Pound is a creative and practical way that celebrates Lewes: from Bonfire to the new Tingle’s Way, that connects Lewes with the South Downs Way; from the inclusiveness of The Rooks’ Equality FC and Patina; but that also supports local food banks through the Donate-a-Drink scheme at the Depot; and underscores our commitment to tackle the climate emergency.
- Get Lewes Pounds
Ask for Lewes Pounds in Change at local independent shops....
- Spend Lewes Pounds
Spend Lewes Pounds. Most independent local businesses,...
- Collectors packs
All proceeds are reinvested in Lewes Pound activities to...
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The Lewes Pound is essentially a voucher or token that can...
- News
The Lewes Pound encourages you to support the Ouse Valley...
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The Lewes Pound Community Interest Company Registered at 2...
- Register a Business
The Lewes Pound supports local businesses by: Encouraging...
- Issuing points
Visiting Lewes Pound Issuing Points is an easy way to...
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The Lewes pound is a local currency in use in the town of Lewes, East Sussex.Inspired by the Totnes pound and BerkShare, the currency was introduced with the blessing of the town council in September 2008 by Transition Town Lewes as a community response to the challenges of climate change and peak oil.
The Lewes Pound is essentially a voucher or token that can be spent locally as a complementary currency and used alongside Pounds Sterling. It is a creative yet practical to make money work for Lewes. The Lewes Pound is driven by three main considerations: Economic:
Sep 20, 2024 · The short answer is yes, the pound is still in circulation and sterling can be exchanged for the local currency at Lewes Town Council from the reception desk at the town hall. Victoria Gray, from ...
The Lewes Pound is a complementary currency, but it is also a powerful way to raise awareness about the way we spend money and the fact that a pound spent locally keeps building wealth as it circulates, instead of leaking out to the global economy. The Lewes Pound aims to build economic resilience and sustainability by supporting local ...
Nov 21, 2022 · The Lewes pound is a community currency for use by British residents of Lewes, East Sussex. Lewes pounds are accepted only by local businesses, some of which may offer discounts on items purchased ...
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Lewes Pound. More than just money, the Lewes Pound is a creative yet practical way for people to make money work for Lewes. The Lewes Pound is essentially a voucher or token that can be traded locally as a complementary currency and used alongside Pounds Sterling. Money spent locally circulates within, and benefits, the local economy.
