Active Eastbourne and Lewes

Many organisations have brilliant ideas

By working together we can help reduce inactivity levels across Eastbourne and Lewes District.
🤝Create collaborative projects
📍Identify local needs
🪴Grow existing programmes
❤️Reach more people who would benefit from being active

The Active Eastbourne and Lewes partnership brings organisations together to run ideas into action.

If you are looking to collaborate on future projects, we would love to hear from you.

Seaford Health and Wellbeing Showcase

Join us for a free community event where you can meet local organisations, find out what support and activities are available and have a chat with people who can help you.

📍Downs Leisure Centre
🕧12:30 -15:30
📅Thursday 17th September
💰Free to attend - no booking required

What's happening on the day?
COLIN the camper van will be in the car park giving free NHS health checks provide by One You East Sussex

Wave Active will be showcasing some of the activities and support available at the Downs Leisure Centre:

13:10-13:30 - tour of Lillian's room and introduction to Wave Active Health and STROLL

13:55-14:10 - seated exercise taster session

14:35-14:55 - repeat tour of Lillian's room and introduction to Wave Active Health and STROLL

There will be plenty of opportunity to browse stalls, meet local organisations and find out what's available in your area.

Free parking is available on site

Come along, have a look around and discover something that could help you becoming a little more active, improve your health or connect with the community.

Newhaven Town Council's Grant Scheme for local voluntary and charitable organisations is now open! 🥳https://www.newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk/grant-applications/

Please share these two great opportunities for FREE training with your partners.

September 10 - Buddle: Raising Money - 12pm-1.30pm, online
https://eequ.org/experience/27836

September 14 - Helping People Become More Active - 6pm-7.30pm, online
https://eequ.org/book/helping-people-to-become-more-active-with-active-hastings-27846

These workshops are for clubs, coaches, volunteers, and community activity providers, and will help you:
- Grow participation
- Strengthen community engagement
- Build confidence and skills
- Support more people to live active, healthier lives

We look forward to seeing you online!

The Full of Life festival is back and bigger than ever with more than 100 events!

Grab your diaries and get ready to see your September and October fill up with new experiences, from Nordic walking to kurling, to walking tennis.

Find your next hobby: https://bit.ly/4qCB5Ub

Physical activity is for everyone

The last of our series in the UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines highlight that disabled children, young people, and adults can all benefit from being active in ways that work for them.

Being active can help:
🙂 Improve mental wellbeing
💪 Strengthen muscles and bones
🚶Improve mobility, balance and fitness
🤝Create opportunities to meet new people and feel part of the community
🏘️Make everyday tasks easier and support independence

The guide encourages
Disabled children and young people
⏱️Aim for 20 minutes of physical activity each day, building up gradually
💪Include strength and balance activities 3 times a week where possible

Disabled adults
⏱️Aim or at least 150 minutes moderate activity each week (or a combination of moderate and vigorous if appropriate)
💪Include strength and balance activities on at least two days a week

Most importantly
✨Even a little movement is better than nothing
✨Don't be still for too long
✨Find activities you enjoy and make them part of your daily life

Whether it's wheeling, swimming, dancing, taking part in community activities, every movement counts and can help improve, confidence and quality of life.

Check out:
Locally
Defiant Sports https://defiantsports.org.uk/
Chailey Heritage Foundation https://chf.org.uk/services/the-activity-place/

Nationally
We Are Undefeatable https://weareundefeatable.co.uk/

Let's build a Stronger Workforce together

As a partnership we are working to:
📚Share training opportunities
🤝Learn from each other
🎓Develop new skills
💡Share best practice
🌍Build a confident, inclusive workforce

Whether you are a volunteer, instructor, community leader, healthcare professional or organisation, there are opportunities to learn, connect and grow.

We have two online, free, courses in September, there is still time to sign up:

Raising Money For Your Club
Thursday 10 September, 12noon to 1.30pm (online)
For more information and to book.: https://eequ.org/…/raising-money-for-your-club-with…

Helping People to Become More Active
Monday 14 September, 6pm to 7.30pm (online)
For more information and to book: https://eequ.org/…/helping-people-to-become-more-active…

Coming to Seaford
Seaford Health and Wellbeing Showcase

Thursday 17th September
12:30-15:30

Hosted by Wave Active and Lewes District Community Action Network (LDCAN)

Come along and explore Lillian's Room, trying out accessible fitness equipment designed to support gentle movement, improve mobility, build confidence and stay active.

You will also find a variety of stalls from local organisations and businesses, where you can chat about:
👉 Activities and exercise opportunities
👉 Health advice and wellbeing support
👉 Community groups
👉 Volunteering opportunities
👉 Gardening and outdoor initiatives
👉 NHS services and local organisations

📍Location
Downs Leisure Centre
Sutton Road
BN25 4QW

Physical Activity in Older Age
Did you know that strength and balance naturally declines as we get older?

The good news is that the UK Chief Medical Officers' guidance shows that regular strength and balance activities can slow this decline, helping you stay stronger, steadier and independent for longer.

The graph in the image below shows the difference:
📉 Without regular strength and balance exercise, our physical ability declines more quickly.
📈 With regular strength and balance activities, we stay above the level needed for an active, independent life for much longer.

That's why older adults are encouraged to:
🚶 Be active everyday - remember, some movement is always better than none
💪 Do activities to improve strength, balance and flexibility at least twice a week.
♥️ Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity each week (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity if you're already active)
🪑 Break up long periods of sitting by standing or moving around regularly

Being active isn't just about living longer - it's about living well, staying confident, reducing your risk of falls, maintaining your independence and continuing to do things you love.

It's never too early - and it's never too late - to build strength and improve balance.