Active Eastbourne and Lewes

11/03/2026

Fit for All Festival – Timetable

The Fit for All Festival is currently taking place across Eastbourne and Lewes District, with partners from the Active Eastbourne and Lewes Partnership offering a range of free activities and sessions for you to try.

It’s a great opportunity to discover what’s happening locally, try something new, and get moving in a way that works for you – whether that’s fitness classes, community activities, or simply meeting new people.

Check out the timetable in the images to see what’s happening near you.
For full details on each activity, visit the Fit for All webpage via the link in our bio.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

📅 Fit for All Festival – 14th & 15th March
There’s a whole range of activities happening across Eastbourne and Lewes – and now’s the time to see what’s available!
From fitness classes to wellbeing activities and beginner-friendly opportunities, there’s something for everyone.
👉 View the full programme via the link to the Active Eastbourne & Lewes website - https://active-el.org.uk/fit-for-all-festival/

👉 Or download the PDF brochure to explore all sessions in one placehttps://active-el.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26632-Fit-for-All-Festival-Brochure_single-pages.pdf

Take a look, book your spot, and try something new.

09/03/2026

Free sessions and bounceathon fundraiser coming soon!
Sunday, 22nd of March.

Book your free session bounceathon session on our website.

More information: https://eastbournetrampoline.substack.com/p/february-23rd-free-sessions

08/03/2026

😴 Sleep: the secret weapon for recovery & health

Sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for both physical activity recovery and overall wellbeing.

💪 How sleep supports recovery
Good sleep helps your body:
✔️Repair muscles after physical activity
✔️Reduce soreness and inflammation
✔️Restore energy levels
✔️Improve performance, strength and coordination

If you’re moving more, sleep is when the real recovery happens.

🧠 How sleep supports your health
👍Regular, good-quality sleep can:
👍Boost mood, focus and mental wellbeing
👍Support your immune system
👍Help regulate hormones and appetite
👍Reduce the risk of long-term conditions like heart disease and diabetes

⚠️ When we don’t get enough sleep
Poor or disrupted sleep can lead to:
❌Increased fatigue and injury risk
❌Slower recovery from activity
❌Reduced concentration and motivation
❌Increased stress and low mood

🌙 Simple tips for better sleep
Try small changes that can make a big difference:
👉 Stick to regular bed and wake-up times
👉 Wind down before bed (limit screens if you can)
👉 Keep your bedroom cool, dark and quiet
👉 Avoid caffeine late in the day
👉 Gentle movement during the day can help you sleep better at night

✨ Better sleep supports better movement — and better movement can support better sleep.

06/03/2026

♀️ Women’s health & strength at every age

Movement plays a vital role in supporting women’s health throughout life — and strength training is especially powerful.

👩 Younger women
Building strength supports hormone balance, boosts confidence, improves bone density and helps manage PMS and stress.

👩‍🦰 Midlife & perimenopause
Strength training helps reduce menopause symptoms, protect bone health, maintain muscle mass and support energy levels as hormones change.

👵 Later life
Staying strong supports balance, independence and joint health, while reducing the risk of falls, osteoporosis and long-term conditions.

💪 Regular strength-based movement can:
👉 Protect bones and muscles
👉 Improve mood and energy
👉 Support everyday movement and independence
👉 Reduce the risk of long-term health conditions

Whether it’s strength training, walking, yoga, Pilates or dancing — moving your body can be a powerful form of self-care at any age.

✨ Strong bodies. Strong minds. Strong communities.

04/03/2026

Try a Bike – Fit for All Festival! 🌸

As part of the Fit for All Festival organised by Active Eastbourne and Lewes District Council, the Walk and Wheel Cycle Trust will be running free “Try a Bike” sessions!

Whether you’re new to cycling, getting back on your bike after a break, or want to come along as a family, these sessions are adapted to your needs. With spring arriving, it’s the perfect time to start riding again! 🌞

🚲 Bikes and helmets provided
Book your session on Eventbrite using the links below 👇

Try a Bike for Beginners: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983349591017?aff=oddtdtcreator

Try a Bike for Neurodivergent People: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983350009268?aff=oddtdtcreator

Family Try a Bike Fun: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983350777566?aff=oddtdtcreator

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02/03/2026

🌦️ Rain or shine — it’s happening!

Join us this weekend (14–15 March) for the Fit for All Festival 🎉

✔️ Free & low-cost sessions
✔️ All ages and abilities
✔️ Great community atmosphere

Don’t miss it — bring your friends and get moving!

01/03/2026

♿ Inclusive movement for wheelchair users

Being active looks different for everyone — and across East Sussex there are some brilliant opportunities for wheelchair users to move, connect and feel stronger 💙

🏅 Defiant Sports (Eastbourne)
Defiant Sports deliver inclusive and adapted sports including boccia, tennis and multi-sport sessions. Activities are designed so people of all abilities can take part, build confidence and enjoy moving in a supportive environment.

📍 https://defiantsports.org.uk/

🚴 Wheels for All =
Wheels for All provides inclusive cycling sessions using a wide range of adapted bikes and trikes. These sessions make cycling accessible for disabled people and those with different mobility needs — supporting fitness, independence and pure enjoyment.

📍 https://wheelsforall.org.uk/locations/eastbourne-wheels-for-all

🏊 Chailey Heritage Foundation (Chailey)
Chailey Heritage Foundation offers a fantastic range of accessible physical activities, including adaptive gym sessions, hydrotherapy, rebound therapy and inclusive sports and New Age Kurling.

📍 https://chf.org.uk/

✨ Being active can help wheelchair users improve strength, cardiovascular health, confidence and wellbeing — while also offering valuable social connection.

👉 Find inclusive activities near you and move in a way that works for you.

28/02/2026

🔥 Two weeks until the Fit for All Festival kicks off!

Get ready for two days packed with movement, fun, and community vibes.

Who’s joining us? 🙌

https://active-el.org.uk/fit-for-all-festival/