Viva Lewes Issue #160 January 2020

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VIVALEWES
EDITORIAL
What does ‘Back to the drawing board’ conjure up for you? For me, it’s ideas
about a fresh start, clean slate – which January can feel like, especially under
its white wintry sky. (And, of course, those New Year’s resolutions. Or
hair shirts, as Eleanor Knight gently characterises them…)
But I also like the literal, tangible picture of those who work at
drawing boards. Our lovely sketchbook cover, drawn by Julian Bell,
sets the pace. As well as hearing from him about the endangered art of drawing, we also visit
historical illustrator Andy Gammon, with his meticulous, also hand-drawn, pictures. And talk to
architect and environmental activist, Duncan Baker-Brown, who shares his perspective on the
climate emergency – and a HOPEFUL plan for all our futures.
Meanwhile our ‘Inside left’ picture transports us back to Lewes 1954 – and a studio of SEEboard
planners. Priory School art teacher Bianca Faricy shares a few of her favourite things (aside
from the easel). And photographer David Stacey visits a few (other) local architects. We also get
a glimpse of a couple of new restoration projects: the gold-leafed weathervane on St Thomas
à Becket; while Carlotta Luke photographs the housing association development underway at
Shoreham Harbour.
So then, back to that future. How are we all faring now, post-election? (We’re dotting the i’s on
this issue the morning after…) Labour Councillor Rebecca Cooper is speaking on how politics
affects public health at the Headstrong Club this month. Oh dear.... Back to the drawing board?
THE TEAM
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EDITOR: Charlotte Gann charlotte@vivamagazines.com
SUB-EDITOR: David Jarman
PRODUCTION EDITOR: Joe Fuller joe@vivamagazines.com
ACTING ART DIRECTOR: Rebecca Cunningham rebecca@vivamagazines.com
ADVERTISING: Sarah Hunnisett, Amanda Meynell advertising@vivamagazines.com
EDITORIAL / ADMIN ASSISTANT / HAND MODEL: Kelly Mechen admin@vivamagazines.com
DISTRIBUTION: David Pardue distribution@vivamagazines.com
CONTRIBUTORS: Jacqui Bealing, Julian Bell, Michael Blencowe, Hasia Curtis, Mark Greco, Anita Hall,
John Henty, Robin Houghton, Eleanor Knight, Dexter Lee, Alex Leith, Lizzie Lower, Carlotta Luke,
Nione Meakin, Anna Morgan and Galia Pike.
PUBLISHER: Becky Ramsden becky@vivamagazines.com
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