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Meet the Business

Meet the Business

our south downs Members videos

Explore what some of our network of businesses do and how they include sustainability in their activities.

Woodfire Camping

Grantham, West Sussex. Owners Mark Griffiths & Stella Gurney share how their sustainability ethos, connections to the landscape and use of local suppliers embody their business, and are a core part of its success.

Ditchling Museum of Arts and Craft

Ditchling, East Sussex. Hear from CEO Steph Fuller on the rich heritage in Ditchling Museum of Arts and Craft, how the history of their founders shape their view and principles of sustainability.

Rushmere farm

Hambledon, Hampshire. Organic Farmer George Crossley shares how nature and food must be conceptually linked, how his farm supports biodiversity and the importance of diversification in boosting business resilience. 

Toats Mylk

Hambledon, Hampshire. Organic Farmer George Crossley talks about the organic oat drink part of his business, with a focus on reusable containers. 

Saira's Kitchen

Winchester, Hampshire. Owner Saira Ahmed's cookery workshops and catering business have quality raw ingredients at their core. Saira talks about food waste and her relationship to the land.

Edgcumbes

Arundel, West Sussex. Edgcumbes Tea & Coffee originally started with a tea blend. Cut to today, and a successful coffee roastery and cafe with deep connections to the local community, a sustainable refillery shop packed with local produce, make it a destination venue too.