Active Eastbourne and Lewes

04/05/2026

💙 Physical Activity: The Fourth Arm of Health 💙

When we think about health services, we often think about GPs, hospitals, and integrated health services.

But there is another vital part of the system that keeps communities healthy: physical activity.

Regular movement plays a crucial role in preventing illness, improving mental wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities. The opportunities created by sports clubs, activity providers, community groups, and instructors are an essential part of supporting healthier communities.

Through the Active Eastbourne & Lewes Strategy, we are bringing partners together to strengthen how physical activity supports the wider health and wellbeing system.

We are inviting physical activity providers across Eastbourne and Lewes District to join the Active Eastbourne & Lewes Partnership and help shape a more connected, active, and healthier community.

By working together we can:
🏃 Help more people move more often
🤝 Connect activity providers with health and community partners
💙 Support prevention and improve long-term health outcomes
⚖️ Reduce health inequalities through accessible opportunities

Physical activity is not just recreation — it is a vital part of our health system.

👉 If you deliver physical activity opportunities in Eastbourne or Lewes District and want to be part of the partnership, we’d love to connect.

01/05/2026

Last year the Active partnerships across East Sussex Active Hastings Active Rother Active Eastbourne and Lewes Active Sussex - asked local sports clubs, coaches, volunteers and community activity providers, what training you really wanted. You told us and we listened.

Together, we’ve created a new series of FREE practical training workshops focused on the skills you need most.

The first in the series is:
⭐Raising Money For Your Club
📅Tuesday 12 May
🕐6pm to 7.30pm
For more information and to book visit: https://eequ.org/experience/27836

Then later in the month we have:
⭐Engaging Your Community
📅Thursday 21 May
🕐 6pm to 7.30pm
For more information and to book visit https://eequ.org/experience/27844

Finally, in June we have:
⭐Helping People to Become More Active
📅Thursday 11 June
🕐 12noon to 1.30pm
For more information and to book visit https://eequ.org/experience/27846

Spaces are limited, so book early. Please note that bookings will be reviewed nearer the course dates and courses may be cancelled if there are insufficient numbers. Anyone booked on will be notified in advance.

Can't make these dates? Don't worry - online versions of each course will also be available later in the year.

01/05/2026

We're asking everyone to Act Now Age Better, but why?

Because while we're living longer than ever before, we’re not necessarily living better.

Read how we're working with more than 50 partners and supporters – including the FA, British Cycling, England Rugby and Parkrun – to make this year’s campaign even bigger, better and bolder: https://bit.ly/4sMVMMo

01/05/2026

🚶🚶🚶May is National Walking Month – a great reminder that one of the simplest ways to improve our health is also one of the most accessible.

Walking is a low-impact activity that most people can do anywhere, and research shows that even small amounts can make a big difference. Just 30 minutes of brisk walking a day can help improve heart health, lower blood pressure, support weight management and boost mood by releasing endorphins. Regular walking has also been linked to better sleep, improved immune function and reduced risk of conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Walking also contributes to something called NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis). This refers to the calories we burn through everyday movement outside of structured exercise – things like walking to the shops, taking the stairs, or moving around during the day. Increasing NEAT through simple activities like walking is a powerful way to increase overall daily activity levels and support long-term health, especially for people who may not feel ready for traditional exercise.

Across Eastbourne and Lewes, there are lots of opportunities to join community walks, explore local green spaces and meet new people while getting those steps in.

The Active Eastbourne and Lewes Partnership is working with local providers to help more people take their first steps towards being more active.

You can join local walks through:

👟 Eastbourne Health Walks
👟 Beachy Head Ambassadors
👟 parkrun is suitable for walking
👟 Motcombe Health Walk

Find all of these listed on the Active Eastbourne and Lewes website, link in our bio.

Who will you go for a walk with this month?

28/04/2026

A fantastic new community service is on the move...

The Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club has launched a new project offering free minibus transport for local groups, supporting people with disabilities or mobility challenges.

Working with local transport partners, the scheme aims to make outings and essential travel easier, at no cost to the groups using it.

Turn to page 20 in our April issue to find out how the service works and how your group can apply:

👉 https://indd.adobe.com/view/d9b1e2d0-9b45-49f0-8dcb-5819d8121135

27/04/2026

💙 Calling Physical Activity Providers in Eastbourne & Lewes 💙

Across Eastbourne and Lewes District, physical activity providers are already doing incredible work to support healthier, happier communities. From sports clubs and fitness instructors to community groups and activity organisers, the opportunities you create help people move more, connect with others, and improve their wellbeing.

We’re inviting local providers to join the Active Eastbourne & Lewes Partnership and be part of delivering the Active Eastbourne & Lewes Strategy.

Your work plays a vital role in:

🏃 Improving health and wellbeing across our communities
🤝 Strengthening community connections through activity
💙 Preventing and managing long-term health conditions
⚖️ Reducing health inequalities by making activity more accessible

By joining the partnership, you can connect with other local organisations, share ideas, access opportunities, and help shape the future of physical activity across Eastbourne and Lewes.

Together, we can help more people move, more often and continue building healthier communities.

👉 If you are a physical activity provider working in Eastbourne or Lewes and would like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you.

24/04/2026

🌟 It's time to Move More!👣

Did you know that leading a mostly inactive lifestyle can increase your risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and even mental health challenges like anxiety and depression? 😟

If you spend long periods sitting at work, today is the perfect reminder to stand up, stretch, and move more throughout the day.

The Active Eastbourne and Lewes Partnership encourages workplaces across Eastbourne and Lewes to support staff wellbeing by promoting physical activity.

Simple ways to get moving include:
✔ Walking meetings
✔ Taking the stairs
✔ Lunchtime walks

Every step counts – for your body and your mind! 💪👣

23/04/2026

20/04/2026

🚶‍♀️ **Be Part of the Movement – Join the Active Eastbourne & Lewes Partnership** 🤝

We’re bringing organisations together to help deliver the **Active Eastbourne & Lewes Strategy** — and we’re inviting partners who want to make a real difference in their communities.

The strategy is focused on one shared goal: **helping more people move more often**, improving health, wellbeing, and opportunities for everyone across Eastbourne and Lewes District.

By joining the partnership, you can:

🌍 **Help shape the future of physical activity locally**
Contribute your voice, insight, and expertise to actions that support healthier communities.

🤝 **Collaborate with like-minded organisations**
Work alongside partners across sport, health, community, education, and local services.

📈 **Strengthen your impact**
Align your work with a shared strategy that supports tackling inactivity and reducing inequalities.

💡 **Unlock new opportunities**
Share ideas, connect to potential funding, and develop joint projects that benefit local people.

Creating active communities takes a **whole-system approach**, and every organisation has a role to play.

👉 If your organisation is passionate about supporting healthier, more active communities, we’d love you to be part of the journey.

17/04/2026

FREE Learn to Ride sessions at the Big Park, Peacehaven on Wednesdays 29th April, 6th and 13th May from 3:30pm till 4:30 pm. Please book the space with: lucy.dance@sussexcommunity.org.uk.
Bikes and helmets provided.

17/04/2026

🌟 **Join the Active Eastbourne & Lewes Partnership** 🌟

We’re inviting organisations, groups, and community leaders to join the **Active Eastbourne & Lewes Partnership** and help shape the future of physical activity across our communities.

The **physical activity agenda** is about more than sport — it’s about creating healthier places, improving wellbeing, and giving everyone the opportunity to move more in ways that work for them.

By joining the partnership you can:

🤝 **Build stronger connections**
Work alongside local organisations who share a commitment to improving health and wellbeing.

📢 **Amplify your impact**
Collaborate on initiatives, campaigns, and events that reach more people across Eastbourne and Lewes.

💡 **Share knowledge and opportunities**
Learn from partners, access new ideas, and stay connected to funding and project opportunities.

🌍 **Help shape active communities**
Play a role in tackling inactivity, reducing inequalities, and making movement part of everyday life.

Together we can create environments where **more people move, more often**.

👉 If your organisation is interested in being part of the partnership, we’d love to hear from you.