Hastings & St Leonards Primary Care Network

14/04/2026

World Health Day: Take a Step Toward Better Health!

Are you living with a long-term health condition that makes it hard to stay active? You’re not alone and support is available right here in Hastings.

Our Active Hastings GP Link Worker service can help you improve your physical and mental wellbeing through gentle, personalised physical activity.

✅ If you're 18+ and live in Hastings, speak to your GP about a referral
✅ Or self-refer anytime here: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/sport_play/getactive/gp-linkworkers

Jas, our dedicated GP Link Worker, builds a vital bridge between the NHS and our community, helping guide patients into being more physically active by creating a support system into exercise and helping them take control of their own health.

14/04/2026

🎾Do you want to give tennis a go, without the commitment of having to buy equipment? Then we’ve got you covered with our new Community Tennis Racket Loan Programme.

We want everyone in Hastings to enjoy our award-winning courts, even if you don't own equipment. To use the shared pre-loved tennis rackets at Alexandra Park, simply book Court 5 or 6 (where the tennis racket box is located), and after your game, return the rackets to the box for the next players to use. It’s a great way to stay active for less while supporting our new sustainable initiative.

All you need to bring is a tennis ball.

Our community tennis racket loan programme works on a trust basis, and we hope everyone who uses the rackets returns them in good condition for the next players. This scheme will be trialled and if successful will continue throughout 2026.

👉Court hire is £5.50 per court per hour, or you can buy a household membership (up to 5 people) for £39 for the year! Book your court here: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/AlexandraParkHastings

16/03/2026

"It's a great option for those times when money is tight." Active Hastings participant

Since launching our sliding ticket system across all Active Hastings sessions last year, so many of you have told us how much it’s helped make staying active more affordable and accessible. The system allows you to choose a ticket price based on what you can afford, it gives you the opportunity to choose from three ticket options:

🔵£3: Suggested ticket price (to support the running costs of the class and to keep the session going)
🔵 £2: A little helping hand (don't let cost be a barrier, have a lower price ticket if you need to)
🔵Free ticket: Need it on us (for people on low income and benefits).

This scheme has been made possible with thanks to funding from the Hastings & St Leonards Primary Care Network, the Levelling Up Fund, East Sussex County Council Public Health and Active Sussex.

To check out what activities we offer throughout the town visit: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/sport_play/getactive/activehastings_listings/?actcat=17

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

🧘‍♀️ Midweek Mindfulness – 6 Week Course

Take some time for yourself this Spring. Join our midweek mindfulness sessions to learn simple, practical techniques to help reduce stress, build resilience and support your overall wellbeing.

📅 Wednesdays: 22 April – 27 May 2026
🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 FSN, 66 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AS

This relaxed 6-week series offers down-to-earth mindfulness techniques and everyday skills you can use in daily life.

📞 To book or for more information contact:
Emma – 07795 231064

Hosted by FSN in partnership with Hastings Primary Care Network.

09/03/2026

Session in the spotlight: Exercise Group for Neurological Conditions
Every Friday, 11.30am to 12.30pm at Summerfields Leisure Centre

A participant-led fitness session with flexible options to suit your interests, abilities and energy levels. Options include chair-based exercise, walking sports, stretching, and general fitness activities.

The fun class will focus on functional movement that supports mobility, balance, strength, and confidence in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. At the end of the session, you are invited to join us in the Sports Centre café for a free tea or coffee and chat.

Booking is essential: https://eequ.org/book/exercise-for-neurological-conditions-with-active-hastings-20654

Parkinson's UK

09/03/2026

Trying something new isn't always easy.

In fact, when it comes to trying a new activity or sport, 17% of women feel so unwelcome that they have never returned to it - or lost total confidence to try something new.

Movement should feel empowering, not intimidating. Just 10 minutes of movement can have immediate benefits on energy and mood.

Nuffield Health found that a quarter of all women said that being on their period is barrier to undertaking more physical activity.

If you’re looking for ways to move throughout your cycle, why not check out our Go with Your Flow recourses with This Girl Can 🏃‍♀️
Click the link below 👇
https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/go-with-your-flow

08/01/2026

Are you ready to make 2026 your healthiest year yet? Then join us at our free weight management courses that are starting next week!

Don't wait to reach your goals, sign up today and start your journey with us!

🟢Lean in to it (a mixed group) starts on Monday 5 January, 6.30pm to 8pm at the Hastings Academy .
For more information and to book visit: https://eequ.org/book/lean-in-to-it-evening-course-with-active-hastings-2314

🔵And our new GLP-1 Weight 12-week strength training program, starts on Wednesday 7 January, 7pm to 8.30pm at the St Leonards Academy (for adults taking a GLP-1 injection).

For more information and to book visit: https://eequ.org/book/glp-1-weight-management-course-with-active-hastings-22167

07/01/2026

Downs Farm Community Centre - TN35 5EE

18/11/2025

⭐"It's a great option for those times when money is tight."

This is just one of the comments we've received since introducing our new sliding ticket system on all our Active Hastings sessions earlier this year. The system allows you to choose a ticket price based on what you can afford, ensuring our Active Hastings sessions are as accessible as possible to everyone in the community.

The sliding ticket system gives you the opportunity to choose from three ticket options:

🔵£3: Suggested ticket price (to support the running costs of the class and to keep the session going)
🔵 £2: A little helping hand (don't let cost be a barrier, have a lower price ticket if you need to)
🔵Free ticket: Need it on us (for people on low income and benefits).

This scheme has been made possible with thanks to funding from the Hastings & St Leonards Primary Care Network, the Levelling Up Fund, East Sussex County Council Public Health and Active Sussex.

To check out what activities we offer throughout the town visit: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/sport_play/getactive/activehastings_listings/?actcat=17

18/11/2025

Check out our bumper timetable of Stronger for Life sessions - improving strength and balance to help you age well!

MONDAYS
🔴Walking Football (Mondays 1.30pm to 2.30pm): https://eequ.org/experience/9252

WEDNESDAYS
🔴Qigong (Wednesdays, 1pm to 2pm): https://eequ.org/experience/8796
This session is currently fully booked until the New Year.

FRIDAYS
🔴Seated Strength (Fridays, 10.15am to 11am): https://eequ.org/experience/7024
🔴Move it or lose it (Fridays 11am to 12pm): https://eequ.org/experience/4686

For more information on the Stronger for Life campaign visit: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/sport_play/getactive/strongerforlife/
Active Sussex

10/11/2025

Our supportive cancer rehabilitation guided gym session helps manage fatigue and builds strength, fitness, and confidence at a pace that's right for you. This session is particularly beneficial to people preparing for cancer treatment, receiving treatment and recovering from treatment.

Sessions are specific to individuals depending on your ability and needs. Common themes within our sessions are a sense of community and support, a non-judgemental and safe place for everyone to talk and exercise to improve your physical, social and mental wellbeing.

The session takes place every Tuesday, 5pm to 6pm at Play Sport - Fitness Hub, for more information and to book visit: eequ.org/experience/19099